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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.47, 111.39 and 53.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.47, 111.39 and 53.95 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.47 : 111.39 = 53.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.47/111.39 = 53.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.47x = 111.39 × 53.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.47x = 6,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,009.49/74.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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