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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.59, 82.92 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.59, 82.92 and 47.52 is: 70.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.59 : 82.92 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.59/82.92 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.59x = 82.92 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.59x = 3,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940.54/55.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.89

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