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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.92, 113.82 and 45.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.92, 113.82 and 45.06 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.92 : 113.82 = 45.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.92/113.82 = 45.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.92x = 113.82 × 45.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.92x = 5,128.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,128.73/75.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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