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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.62, 113.41 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.62, 113.41 and 45.20 is: 67.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.62 : 113.41 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.62/113.41 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.62x = 113.41 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.62x = 5,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125.68/75.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.78

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