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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.33, 225.48 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.33, 225.48 and 47.68 is: 71.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.33 : 225.48 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.33/225.48 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.33x = 225.48 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.33x = 10,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,750.60/150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.51

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