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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.49, 102.81 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.49, 102.81 and 52.71 is: 72.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.49 : 102.81 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.49/102.81 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.49x = 102.81 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.49x = 5,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419.12/74.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.75

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