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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.14, 75.91 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.14, 75.91 and 47.86 is: 65.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.14 : 75.91 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.14/75.91 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.14x = 75.91 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.14x = 3,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632.81/55.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.89

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