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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 162.88 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 162.88 and 47.68 is: 71.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 162.88 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/162.88 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 162.88 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 7,766.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,766.12/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.55

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