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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.70, 103.14 and 52.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.70, 103.14 and 52.88 is: 73.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.70 : 103.14 = 52.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.70/103.14 = 52.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.70x = 103.14 × 52.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.70x = 5,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453.53/74.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.01

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