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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55, 75.92 and 48.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55, 75.92 and 48.88 is: 67.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55 : 75.92 = 48.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55/75.92 = 48.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55x = 75.92 × 48.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55x = 3,710.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710.97/55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.47

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