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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.52, 113.07 and 53.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.52, 113.07 and 53.71 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.52 : 113.07 = 53.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.52/113.07 = 53.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.52x = 113.07 × 53.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.52x = 6,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,072.99/75.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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