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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.62, 162.89 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.62, 162.89 and 39.19 is: 58.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.62 : 162.89 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.62/162.89 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.62x = 162.89 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.62x = 6,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,382.65/108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.76

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