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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 163.21 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 163.21 and 44.62 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 163.21 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/163.21 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 163.21 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 7,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282.43/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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