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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.16, 112.73 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.16, 112.73 and 44.91 is: 67.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.16 : 112.73 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.16/112.73 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.16x = 112.73 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.16x = 5,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062.70/75.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.36

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