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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.78, 111.90 and 53.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.78, 111.90 and 53.06 is: 79.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.78 : 111.90 = 53.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.78/111.90 = 53.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.78x = 111.90 × 53.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.78x = 5,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,937.41/74.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.40

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