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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 111 and 28.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 111 and 28.34 is: 42.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 111 = 28.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/111 = 28.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 111 × 28.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 3,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145.74/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.51

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