To convert the length of the board from centimeters to inches, we use the given conversion factor: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
Given:

• Length of the board = 74.93 centimeters
• Conversion factor = 1 inch / 2.54 centimeters
  We can find the length in inches by dividing the length in centimeters by the conversion factor:
  \[\text { Length in inches} = \frac { \text { Length in centimeters} } { \text { Conversion factor} } \]
  Substitute the given values:
  \[\text { Length in inches} = \frac { 74.93 \text { cm} } { 2.54 \text { cm/inch} } \]
  Now, perform the division:
  \[\text { Length in inches} = \frac { 74.93} { 2.54} \approx 29.51\]

Supplemental Knowledge

Unit conversion is an essential skill in mathematics and science, providing us with an effective means to convert measurements between units and use these measurements in calculations that require identical units for comparison or calculations that depend on consistent units. This process provides essential measurement comparison capabilities between quantities measured using various units or for use within calculations that necessitate consistent units.
Converting between units requires using an accurate conversion factor; to convert centimeters to inches, use 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters as your conversion factor. A general approach involves multiplying any given measurement with an equivalent fraction representing its conversion factor.

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Converting units in everyday life is essential. For instance, when following a recipe written with metric measurements but your kitchen tools use imperial measurements instead, accurate conversion of measurements must take place to meet both recipes' instructions. Understanding conversions abroad and dealing with various currencies or temperature scales may also prove very handy.
 

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