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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.41, 76.08 and 47.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.41, 76.08 and 47.63 is: 65.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.41 : 76.08 = 47.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.41/76.08 = 47.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.41x = 76.08 × 47.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.41x = 3,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623.69/55.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.40

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