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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.42, 162.56 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.42, 162.56 and 47.54 is: 71.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.42 : 162.56 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.42/162.56 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.42x = 162.56 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.42x = 7,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,727.05/108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.27

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