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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.52, 162.75 and 53.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.52, 162.75 and 53.62 is: 80.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.52 : 162.75 = 53.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.52/162.75 = 53.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.52x = 162.75 × 53.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.52x = 8,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726.15/108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.41

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