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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.09, 110.94 and 54.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.09, 110.94 and 54.80 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.09 : 110.94 = 54.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.09/110.94 = 54.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.09x = 110.94 × 54.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.09x = 6,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,079.22/74.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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