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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.81, 103.22 and 55.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.81, 103.22 and 55.45 is: 76.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.81 : 103.22 = 55.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.81/103.22 = 55.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.81x = 103.22 × 55.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.81x = 5,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,723.55/74.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.51

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