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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 233.57 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 233.57 and 47.47 is: 71.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 233.57 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/233.57 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 233.57 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 11,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,087.10/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.22

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