Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75, 112.54 and 37
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75, 112.54 and 37 is: 55.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75 : 112.54 = 37 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75/112.54 = 37/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75x = 112.54 × 37 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75x = 4,163.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,163.98/75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55.52
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