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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.61, 162.94 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.61, 162.94 and 36.48 is: 54.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.61 : 162.94 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.61/162.94 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.61x = 162.94 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.61x = 5,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,944.05/108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.73

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