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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.02, 110.93 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.02, 110.93 and 35.50 is: 53.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.02 : 110.93 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.02/110.93 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.02x = 110.93 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.02x = 3,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938.02/74.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.20

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