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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.54, 112.78 and 62.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.54, 112.78 and 62.04 is: 92.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.54 : 112.78 = 62.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.54/112.78 = 62.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.54x = 112.78 × 62.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.54x = 6,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,996.87/75.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.62

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