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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.11, 112.68 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.11, 112.68 and 51 is: 76.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.11 : 112.68 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.11/112.68 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.11x = 112.68 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.11x = 5,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746.68/75.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.52

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