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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.82, 161.80 and 46.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.82, 161.80 and 46.99 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.82 : 161.80 = 46.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.82/161.80 = 46.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.82x = 161.80 × 46.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.82x = 7,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,602.98/107.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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