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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.17, 102.38 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.17, 102.38 and 53.44 is: 73.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.17 : 102.38 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.17/102.38 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.17x = 102.38 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.17x = 5,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,471.19/74.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.77

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