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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 122.74 and 57.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 122.74 and 57.48 is: 79.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 122.74 = 57.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/122.74 = 57.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 122.74 × 57.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 7,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055.10/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.27

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