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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75, 112.38 and 38.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75, 112.38 and 38.40 is: 57.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75 : 112.38 = 38.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75/112.38 = 38.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75x = 112.38 × 38.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75x = 4,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315.39/75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.54

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