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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.14, 111.23 and 52.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.14, 111.23 and 52.48 is: 78.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.14 : 111.23 = 52.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.14/111.23 = 52.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.14x = 111.23 × 52.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.14x = 5,837.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837.35/74.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.73

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