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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.59, 102.99 and 52.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.59, 102.99 and 52.51 is: 72.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.59 : 102.99 = 52.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.59/102.99 = 52.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.59x = 102.99 × 52.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.59x = 5,408.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408.00/74.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.50

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