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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.62, 113.22 and 52.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.62, 113.22 and 52.54 is: 78.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.62 : 113.22 = 52.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.62/113.22 = 52.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.62x = 113.22 × 52.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.62x = 5,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,948.58/75.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.66

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