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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.76, 76.88 and 47.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.76, 76.88 and 47.93 is: 66.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.76 : 76.88 = 47.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.76/76.88 = 47.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.76x = 76.88 × 47.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.76x = 3,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684.59/55.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.09

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