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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.24 and 47.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.24 and 47.27 is: 70.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.24 = 47.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.24 = 47.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.24 × 47.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 12,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442.16/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.89

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