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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.19, 162.37 and 47.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.19, 162.37 and 47.37 is: 71.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.19 : 162.37 = 47.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.19/162.37 = 47.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.19x = 162.37 × 47.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.19x = 7,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,691.47/108.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.09

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