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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.22, 102.29 and 55.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.22, 102.29 and 55.81 is: 76.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.22 : 102.29 = 55.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.22/102.29 = 55.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.22x = 102.29 × 55.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.22x = 5,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,709.10/74.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.93

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