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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.18, 75.90 and 47.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.18, 75.90 and 47.89 is: 65.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.18 : 75.90 = 47.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.18/75.90 = 47.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.18x = 75.90 × 47.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.18x = 3,634.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634.85/55.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.87

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