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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.36, 76.20 and 47.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.36, 76.20 and 47.57 is: 65.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.36 : 76.20 = 47.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.36/76.20 = 47.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.36x = 76.20 × 47.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.36x = 3,624.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624.83/55.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.48

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