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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.75, 104.55 and 43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.75, 104.55 and 43 is: 59.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.75 : 104.55 = 43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.75/104.55 = 43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.75x = 104.55 × 43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.75x = 4,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495.65/75.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.35

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