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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.03, 110.82 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.03, 110.82 and 59.52 is: 89.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.03 : 110.82 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.03/110.82 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.03x = 110.82 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.03x = 6,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,596.01/74.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.11

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