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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.72, 103.11 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.72, 103.11 and 52.89 is: 72.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.72 : 103.11 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.72/103.11 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.72x = 103.11 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.72x = 5,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453.49/74.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.99

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