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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.05, 163.58 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.05, 163.58 and 32 is: 48.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.05 : 163.58 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.05/163.58 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.05x = 163.58 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.05x = 5,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234.56/109.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.00

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