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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.21, 112.65 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.21, 112.65 and 46.22 is: 69.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.21 : 112.65 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.21/112.65 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.21x = 112.65 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.21x = 5,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205.95/75.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.22

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