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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.68, 162.95 and 35.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.68, 162.95 and 35.54 is: 53.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.68 : 162.95 = 35.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.68/162.95 = 35.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.68x = 162.95 × 35.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.68x = 5,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,790.25/108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.28

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