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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.23, 102.45 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.23, 102.45 and 54.88 is: 75.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.23 : 102.45 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.23/102.45 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.23x = 102.45 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.23x = 5,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,622.46/74.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.74

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