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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.83, 163.29 and 47.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.83, 163.29 and 47.93 is: 71.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.83 : 163.29 = 47.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.83/163.29 = 47.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.83x = 163.29 × 47.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.83x = 7,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825.67/108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.91

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