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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.10, 112.48 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.10, 112.48 and 54.75 is: 82.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.10 : 112.48 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.10/112.48 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.10x = 112.48 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.10x = 6,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158.28/75.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.00

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