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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.64, 162.96 and 36.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.64, 162.96 and 36.58 is: 54.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.64 : 162.96 = 36.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.64/162.96 = 36.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.64x = 162.96 × 36.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.64x = 5,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,961.08/108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.87

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