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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.78, 233.70 and 47.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.78, 233.70 and 47.58 is: 71.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.78 : 233.70 = 47.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.78/233.70 = 47.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.78x = 233.70 × 47.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.78x = 11,119.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,119.45/155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.38

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