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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.58, 164.34 and 41.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.58, 164.34 and 41.09 is: 61.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.58 : 164.34 = 41.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.58/164.34 = 41.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.58x = 164.34 × 41.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.58x = 6,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,751.91/109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.62

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