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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 76.68 and 48.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 76.68 and 48.88 is: 67.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 76.68 = 48.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/76.68 = 48.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 76.68 × 48.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 3,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748.12/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.29

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