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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.14, 75.87 and 47.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.14, 75.87 and 47.85 is: 65.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.14 : 75.87 = 47.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.14/75.87 = 47.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.14x = 75.87 × 47.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.14x = 3,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630.38/55.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.84

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