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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.10, 161.98 and 47.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.10, 161.98 and 47.22 is: 70.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.10 : 161.98 = 47.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.10/161.98 = 47.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.10x = 161.98 × 47.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.10x = 7,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,648.70/108.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.76

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