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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.03, 111.05 and 37.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.03, 111.05 and 37.94 is: 56.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.03 : 111.05 = 37.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.03/111.05 = 37.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.03x = 111.05 × 37.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.03x = 4,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212.49/74.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.91

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