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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.63, 113.54 and 45.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.63, 113.54 and 45.21 is: 67.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.63 : 113.54 = 45.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.63/113.54 = 45.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.63x = 113.54 × 45.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.63x = 5,132.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132.92/75.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.87

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