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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.57, 162.94 and 44.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.57, 162.94 and 44.45 is: 66.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.57 : 162.94 = 44.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.57/162.94 = 44.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.57x = 162.94 × 44.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.57x = 7,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242.68/108.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.71

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