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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.04, 162 and 47.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.04, 162 and 47.16 is: 70.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.04 : 162 = 47.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.04/162 = 47.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.04x = 162 × 47.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.04x = 7,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639.92/108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.71

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