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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.03, 110.97 and 28.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.03, 110.97 and 28.36 is: 42.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.03 : 110.97 = 28.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.03/110.97 = 28.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.03x = 110.97 × 28.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.03x = 3,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147.25/74.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.52

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