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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.44, 111.66 and 54.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.44, 111.66 and 54.10 is: 81.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.44 : 111.66 = 54.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.44/111.66 = 54.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.44x = 111.66 × 54.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.44x = 6,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,040.81/74.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.15

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