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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.42, 162.55 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.42, 162.55 and 47.50 is: 71.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.42 : 162.55 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.42/162.55 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.42x = 162.55 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.42x = 7,721.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,721.13/108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.21

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