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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.93, 163.34 and 40.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.93, 163.34 and 40.46 is: 60.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.93 : 163.34 = 40.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.93/163.34 = 40.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.93x = 163.34 × 40.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.93x = 6,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608.74/108.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.67

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