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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.57, 162.92 and 47.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.57, 162.92 and 47.71 is: 71.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.57 : 162.92 = 47.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.57/162.92 = 47.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.57x = 162.92 × 47.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.57x = 7,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772.91/108.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.59

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