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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 225.65 and 47.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 225.65 and 47.77 is: 71.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 225.65 = 47.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/225.65 = 47.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 225.65 × 47.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 10,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,779.28/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.63

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