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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.97, 103.36 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.97, 103.36 and 55.28 is: 76.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.97 : 103.36 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.97/103.36 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.97x = 103.36 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.97x = 5,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712.95/74.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.21

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