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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.57, 162.84 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.57, 162.84 and 44.46 is: 66.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.57 : 162.84 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.57/162.84 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.57x = 162.84 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.57x = 7,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239.87/108.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.68

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