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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.24, 162.44 and 47.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.24, 162.44 and 47.39 is: 71.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.24 : 162.44 = 47.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.24/162.44 = 47.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.24x = 162.44 × 47.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.24x = 7,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,698.03/108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.12

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