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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.74, 102.93 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.74, 102.93 and 58.33 is: 80.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.74 : 102.93 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.74/102.93 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.74x = 102.93 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.74x = 6,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,003.91/74.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.33

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