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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.54, 102.86 and 52.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.54, 102.86 and 52.72 is: 72.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.54 : 102.86 = 52.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.54/102.86 = 52.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.54x = 102.86 × 52.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.54x = 5,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422.26/74.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.74

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