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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.68, 83.36 and 47.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.68, 83.36 and 47.04 is: 70.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.68 : 83.36 = 47.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.68/83.36 = 47.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.68x = 83.36 × 47.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.68x = 3,921.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921.25/55.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.42

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