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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.73, 162.95 and 44.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.73, 162.95 and 44.53 is: 66.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.73 : 162.95 = 44.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.73/162.95 = 44.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.73x = 162.95 × 44.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.73x = 7,256.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256.16/108.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.74

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