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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.17, 102.41 and 52.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.17, 102.41 and 52.37 is: 72.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.17 : 102.41 = 52.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.17/102.41 = 52.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.17x = 102.41 × 52.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.17x = 5,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,363.21/74.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.31

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