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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.29, 112.94 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.29, 112.94 and 23.93 is: 35.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.29 : 112.94 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.29/112.94 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.29x = 112.94 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.29x = 2,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702.65/75.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.90

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