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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.91, 76.98 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.91, 76.98 and 47.72 is: 65.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.91 : 76.98 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.91/76.98 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.91x = 76.98 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.91x = 3,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673.49/55.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.70

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