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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.17, 216.26 and 47.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.17, 216.26 and 47.97 is: 71.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.17 : 216.26 = 47.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.17/216.26 = 47.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.17x = 216.26 × 47.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.17x = 10,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,373.75/144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.96

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