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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.45, 102.65 and 52.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.45, 102.65 and 52.62 is: 72.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.45 : 102.65 = 52.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.45/102.65 = 52.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.45x = 102.65 × 52.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.45x = 5,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401.18/74.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.55

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