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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.74, 76.78 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.74, 76.78 and 47.54 is: 65.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.74 : 76.78 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.74/76.78 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.74x = 76.78 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.74x = 3,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650.12/55.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.48

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