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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.95, 103.46 and 53.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.95, 103.46 and 53.17 is: 73.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.95 : 103.46 = 53.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.95/103.46 = 53.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.95x = 103.46 × 53.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.95x = 5,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,500.19/74.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.39

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