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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.59, 162.81 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.59, 162.81 and 47.84 is: 71.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.59 : 162.81 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.59/162.81 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.59x = 162.81 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.59x = 7,788.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,788.93/108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.73

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