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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.94, 113.81 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.94, 113.81 and 35.30 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.94 : 113.81 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.94/113.81 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.94x = 113.81 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.94x = 4,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017.60/75.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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