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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.62, 104.31 and 51.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.62, 104.31 and 51.05 is: 70.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.62 : 104.31 = 51.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.62/104.31 = 51.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.62x = 104.31 × 51.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.62x = 5,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,324.50/75.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.42

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