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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.78, 163.11 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.78, 163.11 and 47.88 is: 71.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.78 : 163.11 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.78/163.11 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.78x = 163.11 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.78x = 7,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809.71/108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.79

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