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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.83, 112.47 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.83, 112.47 and 54.78 is: 82.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.83 : 112.47 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.83/112.47 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.83x = 112.47 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.83x = 6,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161.42/74.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.34

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