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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.96, 163.40 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.96, 163.40 and 44.84 is: 67.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.96 : 163.40 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.96/163.40 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.96x = 163.40 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.96x = 7,326.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326.86/108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.24

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