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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.52, 111.78 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.52, 111.78 and 69.84 is: 104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.52 : 111.78 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.52/111.78 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.52x = 111.78 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.52x = 7,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806.72/74.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.76

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