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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 110.93 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 110.93 and 55.69 is: 83.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 110.93 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/110.93 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 110.93 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 6,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,177.69/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.48

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