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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 233.03 and 47.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 233.03 and 47.18 is: 70.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 233.03 = 47.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/233.03 = 47.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 233.03 × 47.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 10,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,992.95/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.75

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