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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.53, 162.80 and 44.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.53, 162.80 and 44.41 is: 66.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.53 : 162.80 = 44.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.53/162.80 = 44.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.53x = 162.80 × 44.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.53x = 7,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229.13/108.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.61

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