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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.46, 225.58 and 47.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.46, 225.58 and 47.71 is: 71.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.46 : 225.58 = 47.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.46/225.58 = 47.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.46x = 225.58 × 47.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.46x = 10,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,762.42/150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.53

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