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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.59, 111.80 and 54.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.59, 111.80 and 54.39 is: 81.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.59 : 111.80 = 54.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.59/111.80 = 54.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.59x = 111.80 × 54.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.59x = 6,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080.80/74.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.52

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