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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.34, 111.12 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.34, 111.12 and 53.88 is: 80.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.34 : 111.12 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.34/111.12 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.34x = 111.12 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.34x = 5,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,987.15/74.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.54

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