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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.39, 112.86 and 55.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.39, 112.86 and 55.05 is: 82.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.39 : 112.86 = 55.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.39/112.86 = 55.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.39x = 112.86 × 55.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.39x = 6,212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212.94/75.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.41

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