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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.73, 76.84 and 47.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.73, 76.84 and 47.41 is: 65.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.73 : 76.84 = 47.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.73/76.84 = 47.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.73x = 76.84 × 47.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.73x = 3,643.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643.11/55.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.37

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