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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.56, 162.83 and 27.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.56, 162.83 and 27.40 is: 41.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.56 : 162.83 = 27.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.56/162.83 = 27.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.56x = 162.83 × 27.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.56x = 4,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460.59/108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.09

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