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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.36, 162.57 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.36, 162.57 and 47.50 is: 71.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.36 : 162.57 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.36/162.57 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.36x = 162.57 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.36x = 7,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722.08/108.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.26

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