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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.55, 162.66 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.55, 162.66 and 47.62 is: 71.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.55 : 162.66 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.55/162.66 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.55x = 162.66 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.55x = 7,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745.87/108.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.36

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