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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.07, 103.61 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.07, 103.61 and 45.97 is: 63.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.07 : 103.61 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.07/103.61 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.07x = 103.61 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.07x = 4,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762.95/75.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.45

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