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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.60, 102.82 and 54.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.60, 102.82 and 54.89 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.60 : 102.82 = 54.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.60/102.82 = 54.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.60x = 102.82 × 54.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.60x = 5,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644.21/74.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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