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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.52, 162.78 and 47.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.52, 162.78 and 47.66 is: 71.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.52 : 162.78 = 47.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.52/162.78 = 47.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.52x = 162.78 × 47.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.52x = 7,757.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757.10/108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.48

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