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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.40, 162.62 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.40, 162.62 and 44.24 is: 66.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.40 : 162.62 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.40/162.62 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.40x = 162.62 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.40x = 7,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194.31/108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.37

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