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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.12, 82.59 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.12, 82.59 and 47.47 is: 71.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.12 : 82.59 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.12/82.59 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.12x = 82.59 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.12x = 3,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920.55/55.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.13

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