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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.92, 76.96 and 48.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.92, 76.96 and 48.60 is: 66.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.92 : 76.96 = 48.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.92/76.96 = 48.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.92x = 76.96 × 48.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.92x = 3,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740.26/55.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.89

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