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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.06, 110.94 and 51.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.06, 110.94 and 51.28 is: 76.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.06 : 110.94 = 51.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.06/110.94 = 51.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.06x = 110.94 × 51.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.06x = 5,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,689.59/74.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.82

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