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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.98, 163.36 and 40.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.98, 163.36 and 40.47 is: 60.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.98 : 163.36 = 40.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.98/163.36 = 40.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.98x = 163.36 × 40.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.98x = 6,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611.18/108.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.66

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