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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.06, 103.68 and 53.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.06, 103.68 and 53.19 is: 73.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.06 : 103.68 = 53.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.06/103.68 = 53.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.06x = 103.68 × 53.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.06x = 5,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514.74/75.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.47

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