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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.61, 113.38 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.61, 113.38 and 45.18 is: 67.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.61 : 113.38 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.61/113.38 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.61x = 113.38 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.61x = 5,122.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122.51/75.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.75

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