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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 232.82 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 232.82 and 47 is: 70.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 232.82 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/232.82 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 232.82 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 10,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,942.31/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.50

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