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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.10, 111.17 and 55.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.10, 111.17 and 55.09 is: 82.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.10 : 111.17 = 55.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.10/111.17 = 55.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.10x = 111.17 × 55.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.10x = 6,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123.52/74.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.64

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