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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 102.04 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 102.04 and 54.24 is: 74.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 102.04 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/102.04 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 102.04 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 5,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,534.65/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.79

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