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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.63, 162.90 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.63, 162.90 and 36.48 is: 54.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.63 : 162.90 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.63/162.90 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.63x = 162.90 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.63x = 5,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942.59/108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.70

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