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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.15, 76.03 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.15, 76.03 and 47.34 is: 65.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.15 : 76.03 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.15/76.03 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.15x = 76.03 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.15x = 3,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599.26/55.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.26

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