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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.97, 163.46 and 36.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.97, 163.46 and 36.88 is: 55.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.97 : 163.46 = 36.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.97/163.46 = 36.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.97x = 163.46 × 36.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.97x = 6,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,028.09/108.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.32

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