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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.58, 112.84 and 53.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.58, 112.84 and 53.72 is: 80.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.58 : 112.84 = 53.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.58/112.84 = 53.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.58x = 112.84 × 53.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.58x = 6,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,061.76/75.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.20

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