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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.14, 71.82 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.14, 71.82 and 47.55 is: 65.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.14 : 71.82 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.14/71.82 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.14x = 71.82 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.14x = 3,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415.04/52.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.50

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