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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.25, 103.84 and 45.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.25, 103.84 and 45.75 is: 63.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.25 : 103.84 = 45.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.25/103.84 = 45.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.25x = 103.84 × 45.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.25x = 4,750.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750.16/75.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.13

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