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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.24, 76.30 and 47.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.24, 76.30 and 47.96 is: 66.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.24 : 76.30 = 47.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.24/76.30 = 47.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.24x = 76.30 × 47.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.24x = 3,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659.35/55.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.24

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