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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.48, 113.26 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.48, 113.26 and 47 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.48 : 113.26 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.48/113.26 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.48x = 113.26 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.48x = 5,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,323.22/75.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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