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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.04, 110.97 and 53.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.04, 110.97 and 53.73 is: 80.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.04 : 110.97 = 53.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.04/110.97 = 53.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.04x = 110.97 × 53.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.04x = 5,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962.42/74.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.53

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