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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.33, 111.38 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.33, 111.38 and 53.99 is: 80.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.33 : 111.38 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.33/111.38 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.33x = 111.38 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.33x = 6,012.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,012.58/74.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.90

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