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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.34, 162.57 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.34, 162.57 and 47.52 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.34 : 162.57 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.34/162.57 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.34x = 162.57 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.34x = 7,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,725.50/108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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