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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.93, 103.36 and 56.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.93, 103.36 and 56.55 is: 78.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.93 : 103.36 = 56.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.93/103.36 = 56.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.93x = 103.36 × 56.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.93x = 5,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,845.01/74.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.01

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