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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.11, 163.62 and 40.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.11, 163.62 and 40.65 is: 60.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.11 : 163.62 = 40.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.11/163.62 = 40.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.11x = 163.62 × 40.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.11x = 6,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,651.15/109.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.96

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