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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.40, 111.68 and 54.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.40, 111.68 and 54.05 is: 81.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.40 : 111.68 = 54.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.40/111.68 = 54.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.40x = 111.68 × 54.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.40x = 6,036.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036.31/74.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.13

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