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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.72, 113.46 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.72, 113.46 and 45.25 is: 67.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.72 : 113.46 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.72/113.46 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.72x = 113.46 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.72x = 5,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133.78/75.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.80

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