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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.17, 111.08 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.17, 111.08 and 52.52 is: 78.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.17 : 111.08 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.17/111.08 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.17x = 111.08 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.17x = 5,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833.66/74.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.66

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