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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.62, 111.82 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.62, 111.82 and 51.84 is: 77.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.62 : 111.82 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.62/111.82 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.62x = 111.82 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.62x = 5,796.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,796.19/74.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.68

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