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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 102.28 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 102.28 and 53.44 is: 73.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 102.28 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/102.28 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 102.28 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 5,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465.84/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.70

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