Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75, 112.38 and 48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75, 112.38 and 48 is: 71.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75 : 112.38 = 48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75/112.38 = 48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75x = 112.38 × 48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75x = 5,394.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,394.24/75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71.92
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