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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.30, 112.97 and 63.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.30, 112.97 and 63.37 is: 95.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.30 : 112.97 = 63.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.30/112.97 = 63.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.30x = 112.97 × 63.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.30x = 7,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158.91/75.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.07

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