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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.61, 162.98 and 40.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.61, 162.98 and 40.18 is: 60.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.61 : 162.98 = 40.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.61/162.98 = 40.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.61x = 162.98 × 40.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.61x = 6,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,548.34/108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.29

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