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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.26, 76.18 and 47.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.26, 76.18 and 47.96 is: 66.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.26 : 76.18 = 47.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.26/76.18 = 47.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.26x = 76.18 × 47.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.26x = 3,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653.59/55.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.12

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