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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.86, 163.33 and 47.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.86, 163.33 and 47.99 is: 72.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.86 : 163.33 = 47.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.86/163.33 = 47.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.86x = 163.33 × 47.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.86x = 7,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,838.50/108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.01

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