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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.68, 162.96 and 47.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.68, 162.96 and 47.80 is: 71.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.68 : 162.96 = 47.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.68/162.96 = 47.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.68x = 162.96 × 47.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.68x = 7,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,789.49/108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.67

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