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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.03, 110.98 and 28.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.03, 110.98 and 28.35 is: 42.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.03 : 110.98 = 28.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.03/110.98 = 28.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.03x = 110.98 × 28.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.03x = 3,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146.73/74.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.51

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