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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 76.80 and 47.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 76.80 and 47.95 is: 66.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 76.80 = 47.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/76.80 = 47.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 76.80 × 47.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 3,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682.18/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.11

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