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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.66, 82 and 47.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.66, 82 and 47.96 is: 71.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.66 : 82 = 47.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.66/82 = 47.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.66x = 82 × 47.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.66x = 3,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932.72/54.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.95

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