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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.30, 112.97 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.30, 112.97 and 34.74 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.30 : 112.97 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.30/112.97 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.30x = 112.97 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.30x = 3,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924.58/75.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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