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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.74, 76.96 and 47.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.74, 76.96 and 47.64 is: 65.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.74 : 76.96 = 47.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.74/76.96 = 47.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.74x = 76.96 × 47.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.74x = 3,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666.37/55.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.78

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