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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.59, 111.65 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.59, 111.65 and 54.27 is: 81.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.59 : 111.65 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.59/111.65 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.59x = 111.65 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.59x = 6,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058.97/74.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.23

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