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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.42, 112.95 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.42, 112.95 and 45 is: 67.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.42 : 112.95 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.42/112.95 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.42x = 112.95 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.42x = 5,082.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082.75/75.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.39

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