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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.46, 113.34 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.46, 113.34 and 55.11 is: 82.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.46 : 113.34 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.46/113.34 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.46x = 113.34 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.46x = 6,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,246.17/75.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.77

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