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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.03, 110.85 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.03, 110.85 and 52.39 is: 78.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.03 : 110.85 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.03/110.85 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.03x = 110.85 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.03x = 5,807.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,807.43/74.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.45

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