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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.03, 110.55 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.03, 110.55 and 60.53 is: 90.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.03 : 110.55 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.03/110.55 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.03x = 110.55 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.03x = 6,691.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691.29/74.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.39

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