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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.12, 103.62 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.12, 103.62 and 55.42 is: 76.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.12 : 103.62 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.12/103.62 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.12x = 103.62 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.12x = 5,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742.34/75.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.45

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