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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.95, 162 and 47.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.95, 162 and 47.10 is: 70.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.95 : 162 = 47.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.95/162 = 47.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.95x = 162 × 47.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.95x = 7,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,629.90/107.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.68

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