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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.01, 110.95 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.01, 110.95 and 28.32 is: 42.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.01 : 110.95 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.01/110.95 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.01x = 110.95 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.01x = 3,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142.10/74.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.46

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