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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.47, 111.44 and 53.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.47, 111.44 and 53.93 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.47 : 111.44 = 53.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.47/111.44 = 53.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.47x = 111.44 × 53.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.47x = 6,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,009.44/74.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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