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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.96, 102.74 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.96, 102.74 and 72.44 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.96 : 102.74 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.96/102.74 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.96x = 102.74 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.96x = 7,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442.49/74.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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