Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.87, 113.74 and 55.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75.87, 113.74 and 55.62 is: 83.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75.87 : 113.74 = 55.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75.87/113.74 = 55.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75.87x = 113.74 × 55.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75.87x = 6,326.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,326.08/75.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83.38
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