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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 110.97 and 41.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 110.97 and 41.55 is: 62.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 110.97 = 41.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/110.97 = 41.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 110.97 × 41.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 4,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610.80/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.31

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