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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.71, 76.58 and 47.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.71, 76.58 and 47.48 is: 65.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.71 : 76.58 = 47.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.71/76.58 = 47.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.71x = 76.58 × 47.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.71x = 3,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635.40/55.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.26

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