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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.65, 103.06 and 52.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.65, 103.06 and 52.78 is: 72.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.65 : 103.06 = 52.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.65/103.06 = 52.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.65x = 103.06 × 52.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.65x = 5,439.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439.32/74.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.87

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