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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 163.12 and 32.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 163.12 and 32.76 is: 49.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 163.12 = 32.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/163.12 = 32.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 163.12 × 32.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 5,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343.81/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.13

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