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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.13, 111.35 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.13, 111.35 and 52.53 is: 78.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.13 : 111.35 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.13/111.35 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.13x = 111.35 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.13x = 5,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,849.22/74.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.90

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