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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.48 and 47.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.48 and 47.78 is: 71.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.48 = 47.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.48 = 47.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.48 × 47.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 10,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,055.77/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.65

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