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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.28, 112.84 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.28, 112.84 and 44.91 is: 67.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.28 : 112.84 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.28/112.84 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.28x = 112.84 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.28x = 5,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067.64/75.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.32

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