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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.78, 162.96 and 50.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.78, 162.96 and 50.95 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.78 : 162.96 = 50.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.78/162.96 = 50.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.78x = 162.96 × 50.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.78x = 8,302.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302.81/108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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