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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.43, 111.58 and 55.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.43, 111.58 and 55.15 is: 82.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.43 : 111.58 = 55.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.43/111.58 = 55.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.43x = 111.58 × 55.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.43x = 6,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,153.22/74.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.67

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