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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.53, 113.22 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.53, 113.22 and 45.11 is: 67.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.53 : 113.22 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.53/113.22 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.53x = 113.22 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.53x = 5,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,107.24/75.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.62

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