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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.96, 77.28 and 47.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.96, 77.28 and 47.26 is: 65.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.96 : 77.28 = 47.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.96/77.28 = 47.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.96x = 77.28 × 47.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.96x = 3,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652.25/55.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.27

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