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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.15, 102.28 and 54.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.15, 102.28 and 54.49 is: 75.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.15 : 102.28 = 54.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.15/102.28 = 54.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.15x = 102.28 × 54.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.15x = 5,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572.85/74.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.15

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