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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75, 103.58 and 51.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75, 103.58 and 51.96 is: 71.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75 : 103.58 = 51.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75/103.58 = 51.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75x = 103.58 × 51.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75x = 5,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382.02/75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.76

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