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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.23, 76.12 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.23, 76.12 and 47.44 is: 65.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.23 : 76.12 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.23/76.12 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.23x = 76.12 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.23x = 3,611.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611.13/55.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.38

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