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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.76, 113.58 and 50.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.76, 113.58 and 50.05 is: 75.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.76 : 113.58 = 50.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.76/113.58 = 50.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.76x = 113.58 × 50.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.76x = 5,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,684.68/75.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.04

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