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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.02, 112.61 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.02, 112.61 and 38.97 is: 58.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.02 : 112.61 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.02/112.61 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.02x = 112.61 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.02x = 4,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388.51/75.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.50

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