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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.14, 162.21 and 47.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.14, 162.21 and 47.33 is: 71.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.14 : 162.21 = 47.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.14/162.21 = 47.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.14x = 162.21 × 47.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.14x = 7,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,677.40/108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.00

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