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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.01, 162.06 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.01, 162.06 and 47.13 is: 70.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.01 : 162.06 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.01/162.06 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.01x = 162.06 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.01x = 7,637.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637.10/108.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.71

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