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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.25, 76.12 and 48.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.25, 76.12 and 48.27 is: 66.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.25 : 76.12 = 48.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.25/76.12 = 48.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.25x = 76.12 × 48.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.25x = 3,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674.19/55.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.51

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