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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.16, 82.82 and 47.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.16, 82.82 and 47.15 is: 70.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.16 : 82.82 = 47.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.16/82.82 = 47.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.16x = 82.82 × 47.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.16x = 3,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904.96/55.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.79

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