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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.30, 162.40 and 47.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.30, 162.40 and 47.40 is: 71.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.30 : 162.40 = 47.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.30/162.40 = 47.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.30x = 162.40 × 47.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.30x = 7,697.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,697.76/108.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.08

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