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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.21, 162.32 and 47.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.21, 162.32 and 47.33 is: 70.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.21 : 162.32 = 47.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.21/162.32 = 47.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.21x = 162.32 × 47.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.21x = 7,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682.12/108.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.99

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