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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.27, 102.40 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.27, 102.40 and 54.56 is: 75.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.27 : 102.40 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.27/102.40 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.27x = 102.40 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.27x = 5,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587.06/74.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.22

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