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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 232.91 and 47.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 232.91 and 47.07 is: 70.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 232.91 = 47.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/232.91 = 47.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 232.91 × 47.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 10,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,962.84/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.60

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