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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.03, 162.11 and 47.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.03, 162.11 and 47.17 is: 70.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.03 : 162.11 = 47.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.03/162.11 = 47.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.03x = 162.11 × 47.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.03x = 7,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,646.73/108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.78

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