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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.03, 102.06 and 54.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.03, 102.06 and 54.59 is: 75.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.03 : 102.06 = 54.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.03/102.06 = 54.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.03x = 102.06 × 54.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.03x = 5,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,570.95/74.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.26

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