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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.39, 162.55 and 36.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.39, 162.55 and 36.24 is: 54.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.39 : 162.55 = 36.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.39/162.55 = 36.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.39x = 162.55 × 36.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.39x = 5,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,890.81/108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.35

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