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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.41, 162.52 and 43.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.41, 162.52 and 43.37 is: 65.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.41 : 162.52 = 43.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.41/162.52 = 43.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.41x = 162.52 × 43.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.41x = 7,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,048.40/108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.02

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