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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.43, 162.60 and 43.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.43, 162.60 and 43.43 is: 65.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.43 : 162.60 = 43.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.43/162.60 = 43.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.43x = 162.60 × 43.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.43x = 7,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,061.72/108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.13

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