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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 162.99 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 162.99 and 47.83 is: 71.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 162.99 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/162.99 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 162.99 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 7,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,795.81/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.68

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