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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.27, 78.96 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.27, 78.96 and 47.55 is: 65.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.27 : 78.96 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.27/78.96 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.27x = 78.96 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.27x = 3,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754.55/57.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.56

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