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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 102.09 and 52.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 102.09 and 52.18 is: 71.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 102.09 = 52.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/102.09 = 52.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 102.09 × 52.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 5,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,327.06/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.99

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