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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.12, 162.21 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.12, 162.21 and 47.25 is: 70.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.12 : 162.21 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.12/162.21 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.12x = 162.21 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.12x = 7,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664.42/108.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.89

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