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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.73, 163.15 and 47.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.73, 163.15 and 47.11 is: 70.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.73 : 163.15 = 47.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.73/163.15 = 47.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.73x = 163.15 × 47.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.73x = 7,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,686.00/108.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.69

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