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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.30, 111.44 and 54.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.30, 111.44 and 54.05 is: 81.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.30 : 111.44 = 54.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.30/111.44 = 54.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.30x = 111.44 × 54.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.30x = 6,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,022.50/74.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.06

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