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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.62, 113.36 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.62, 113.36 and 45.24 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.62 : 113.36 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.62/113.36 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.62x = 113.36 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.62x = 5,128.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,128.18/75.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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