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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.14, 103.65 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.14, 103.65 and 45.61 is: 62.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.14 : 103.65 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.14/103.65 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.14x = 103.65 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.14x = 4,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727.73/75.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.92

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