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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.94, 103.46 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.94, 103.46 and 58.53 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.94 : 103.46 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.94/103.46 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.94x = 103.46 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.94x = 6,055.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,055.51/74.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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