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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.90, 103.26 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.90, 103.26 and 52.74 is: 72.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.90 : 103.26 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.90/103.26 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.90x = 103.26 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.90x = 5,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445.15/74.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.70

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