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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.76, 111.96 and 53.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.76, 111.96 and 53.04 is: 79.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.76 : 111.96 = 53.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.76/111.96 = 53.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.76x = 111.96 × 53.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.76x = 5,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,938.36/74.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.43

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