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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.44, 162.60 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.44, 162.60 and 43.44 is: 65.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.44 : 162.60 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.44/162.60 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.44x = 162.60 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.44x = 7,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063.34/108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.13

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