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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 225.76 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 225.76 and 47.76 is: 71.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 225.76 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/225.76 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 225.76 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 10,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,782.18/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.65

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