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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.41, 112.96 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.41, 112.96 and 44.90 is: 67.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.41 : 112.96 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.41/112.96 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.41x = 112.96 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.41x = 5,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071.90/75.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.26

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