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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.65, 104.40 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.65, 104.40 and 44.57 is: 61.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.65 : 104.40 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.65/104.40 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.65x = 104.40 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.65x = 4,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652.78/75.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.50

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