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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 233.08 and 47.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 233.08 and 47.20 is: 70.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 233.08 = 47.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/233.08 = 47.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 233.08 × 47.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 11,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,001.38/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.80

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