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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.48, 111.52 and 72.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.48, 111.52 and 72.80 is: 109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.48 : 111.52 = 72.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.48/111.52 = 72.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.48x = 111.52 × 72.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.48x = 8,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,118.66/74.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.00

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