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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.61, 225.79 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.61, 225.79 and 47.83 is: 71.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.61 : 225.79 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.61/225.79 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.61x = 225.79 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.61x = 10,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,798.17/150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.70

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