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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.97, 113.81 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.97, 113.81 and 45.44 is: 68.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.97 : 113.81 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.97/113.81 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.97x = 113.81 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.97x = 5,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171.53/75.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.07

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