Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.50, 162.75 and 32.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 108.50, 162.75 and 32.50 is: 48.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108.50 : 162.75 = 32.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108.50/162.75 = 32.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108.50x = 162.75 × 32.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108.50x = 5,289.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,289.38/108.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48.75
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