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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.74, 162.94 and 40.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.74, 162.94 and 40.22 is: 60.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.74 : 162.94 = 40.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.74/162.94 = 40.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.74x = 162.94 × 40.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.74x = 6,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553.45/108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.27

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