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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.21, 112.72 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.21, 112.72 and 44.71 is: 67.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.21 : 112.72 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.21/112.72 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.21x = 112.72 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.21x = 5,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039.71/75.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.01

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