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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.35, 405.48 and 75.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.35, 405.48 and 75.36 is: 113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.35 : 405.48 = 75.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.35/405.48 = 75.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.35x = 405.48 × 75.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.35x = 30,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,556.97/270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.03

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