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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.23, 111.36 and 51.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.23, 111.36 and 51.64 is: 77.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.23 : 111.36 = 51.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.23/111.36 = 51.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.23x = 111.36 × 51.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.23x = 5,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,750.63/74.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.47

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