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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.60, 111.66 and 52.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.60, 111.66 and 52.92 is: 79.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.60 : 111.66 = 52.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.60/111.66 = 52.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.60x = 111.66 × 52.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.60x = 5,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909.05/74.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.21

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