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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.89, 112.18 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.89, 112.18 and 54.71 is: 81.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.89 : 112.18 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.89/112.18 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.89x = 112.18 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.89x = 6,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,137.37/74.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.95

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