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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.65, 163.02 and 47.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.65, 163.02 and 47.77 is: 71.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.65 : 163.02 = 47.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.65/163.02 = 47.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.65x = 163.02 × 47.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.65x = 7,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,787.06/108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.67

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