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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 110.98 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 110.98 and 22.63 is: 33.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 110.98 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/110.98 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 110.98 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 2,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511.48/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.94

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