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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.26, 112.86 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.26, 112.86 and 44.84 is: 67.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.26 : 112.86 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.26/112.86 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.26x = 112.86 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.26x = 5,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060.92/75.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.24

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