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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.27, 102.66 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.27, 102.66 and 65.47 is: 90.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.27 : 102.66 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.27/102.66 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.27x = 102.66 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.27x = 6,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721.15/74.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.50

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