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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.59, 162.98 and 50.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.59, 162.98 and 50.85 is: 76.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.59 : 162.98 = 50.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.59/162.98 = 50.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.59x = 162.98 × 50.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.59x = 8,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287.14/108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.32

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