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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.94, 103.34 and 58.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.94, 103.34 and 58.56 is: 80.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.94 : 103.34 = 58.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.94/103.34 = 58.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.94x = 103.34 × 58.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.94x = 6,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051.59/74.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.75

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