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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.82, 111.96 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.82, 111.96 and 54.30 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.82 : 111.96 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.82/111.96 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.82x = 111.96 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.82x = 6,079.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,079.43/74.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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