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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.69, 162.97 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.69, 162.97 and 36.53 is: 54.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.69 : 162.97 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.69/162.97 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.69x = 162.97 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.69x = 5,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953.61/108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.78

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