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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 225.41 and 47.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 225.41 and 47.57 is: 71.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 225.41 = 47.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/225.41 = 47.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 225.41 × 47.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 10,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,721.39/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.35

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