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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.61, 162.80 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.61, 162.80 and 36.44 is: 54.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.61 : 162.80 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.61/162.80 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.61x = 162.80 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.61x = 5,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932.25/108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.62

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