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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.66, 233.47 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.66, 233.47 and 47.44 is: 71.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.66 : 233.47 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.66/233.47 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.66x = 233.47 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.66x = 11,075.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,075.11/155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.15

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