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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.74, 163.20 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.74, 163.20 and 44.66 is: 67.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.74 : 163.20 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.74/163.20 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.74x = 163.20 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.74x = 7,287.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,287.70/108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.02

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