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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.48, 82.82 and 47.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.48, 82.82 and 47.90 is: 71.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.48 : 82.82 = 47.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.48/82.82 = 47.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.48x = 82.82 × 47.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.48x = 3,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967.08/55.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.50

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