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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.06, 162 and 47.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.06, 162 and 47.12 is: 70.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.06 : 162 = 47.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.06/162 = 47.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.06x = 162 × 47.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.06x = 7,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,633.44/108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.64

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