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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.82, 83.65 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.82, 83.65 and 47.28 is: 70.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.82 : 83.65 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.82/83.65 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.82x = 83.65 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.82x = 3,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954.55/55.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.85

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