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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.88, 113.68 and 45.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.88, 113.68 and 45.36 is: 67.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.88 : 113.68 = 45.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.88/113.68 = 45.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.88x = 113.68 × 45.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.88x = 5,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156.52/75.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.96

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