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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.54, 111.83 and 34.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.54, 111.83 and 34.01 is: 51.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.54 : 111.83 = 34.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.54/111.83 = 34.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.54x = 111.83 × 34.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.54x = 3,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803.34/74.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.02

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