Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75, 112.50 and 63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75, 112.50 and 63 is: 94.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75 : 112.50 = 63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75/112.50 = 63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75x = 112.50 × 63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75x = 7,087.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,087.50/75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94.50
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