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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 111.16 and 53.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 111.16 and 53.92 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 111.16 = 53.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/111.16 = 53.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 111.16 × 53.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 5,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,993.75/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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