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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.14, 163.60 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.14, 163.60 and 47.44 is: 71.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.14 : 163.60 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.14/163.60 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.14x = 163.60 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.14x = 7,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761.18/109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.11

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