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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.62, 113.45 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.62, 113.45 and 30 is: 45.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.62 : 113.45 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.62/113.45 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.62x = 113.45 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.62x = 3,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403.58/75.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.01

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