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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.25, 102.35 and 58.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.25, 102.35 and 58.65 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.25 : 102.35 = 58.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.25/102.35 = 58.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.25x = 102.35 × 58.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.25x = 6,002.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,002.83/74.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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