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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.97, 163.47 and 35.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.97, 163.47 and 35.86 is: 53.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.97 : 163.47 = 35.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.97/163.47 = 35.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.97x = 163.47 × 35.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.97x = 5,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,862.03/108.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.80

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