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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.23, 103.79 and 54.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.23, 103.79 and 54.47 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.23 : 103.79 = 54.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.23/103.79 = 54.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.23x = 103.79 × 54.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.23x = 5,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,652.92/75.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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