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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.84, 164.79 and 44.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.84, 164.79 and 44.86 is: 67.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.84 : 164.79 = 44.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.84/164.79 = 44.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.84x = 164.79 × 44.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.84x = 7,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,392.48/109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.30

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