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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.04, 76 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.04, 76 and 47.84 is: 66.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.04 : 76 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.04/76 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.04x = 76 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.04x = 3,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635.84/55.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.06

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