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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.02, 112.55 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.02, 112.55 and 23.66 is: 35.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.02 : 112.55 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.02/112.55 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.02x = 112.55 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.02x = 2,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662.93/75.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.50

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