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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.22, 111.30 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.22, 111.30 and 54.06 is: 81.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.22 : 111.30 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.22/111.30 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.22x = 111.30 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.22x = 6,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,016.88/74.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.07

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