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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.14, 102.24 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.14, 102.24 and 54.44 is: 75.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.14 : 102.24 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.14/102.24 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.14x = 102.24 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.14x = 5,565.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565.95/74.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.07

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