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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 110.84 and 53.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 110.84 and 53.62 is: 80.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 110.84 = 53.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/110.84 = 53.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 110.84 × 53.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 5,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,943.24/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.31

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