Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 234 and 47.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 156, 234 and 47.76 is: 71.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156 : 234 = 47.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156/234 = 47.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156x = 234 × 47.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156x = 11,175.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,175.84/156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71.64
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