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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.84, 103.17 and 52.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.84, 103.17 and 52.97 is: 73.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.84 : 103.17 = 52.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.84/103.17 = 52.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.84x = 103.17 × 52.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.84x = 5,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464.13/74.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.02

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