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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.52, 110.84 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.52, 110.84 and 73.58 is: 109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.52 : 110.84 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.52/110.84 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.52x = 110.84 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.52x = 8,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154.69/74.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.43

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