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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.03, 110.84 and 56.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.03, 110.84 and 56.98 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.03 : 110.84 = 56.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.03/110.84 = 56.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.03x = 110.84 × 56.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.03x = 6,315.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,315.66/74.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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