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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.09, 110.93 and 51.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.09, 110.93 and 51.14 is: 76.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.09 : 110.93 = 51.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.09/110.93 = 51.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.09x = 110.93 × 51.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.09x = 5,672.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672.15/74.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.56

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