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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 110.94 and 39.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 110.94 and 39.75 is: 59.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 110.94 = 39.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/110.94 = 39.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 110.94 × 39.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 4,409.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409.87/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.59

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