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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.22, 103.80 and 45.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.22, 103.80 and 45.71 is: 63.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.22 : 103.80 = 45.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.22/103.80 = 45.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.22x = 103.80 × 45.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.22x = 4,744.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744.70/75.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.08

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