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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.09, 112.37 and 46.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.09, 112.37 and 46.19 is: 69.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.09 : 112.37 = 46.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.09/112.37 = 46.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.09x = 112.37 × 46.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.09x = 5,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190.77/75.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.13

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