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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 111.29 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 111.29 and 52.47 is: 78.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 111.29 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/111.29 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 111.29 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 5,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,839.12/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.74

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