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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.89, 163.34 and 40.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.89, 163.34 and 40.40 is: 60.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.89 : 163.34 = 40.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.89/163.34 = 40.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.89x = 163.34 × 40.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.89x = 6,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,597.92/108.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.60

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