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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.04, 111.05 and 28.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.04, 111.05 and 28.35 is: 42.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.04 : 111.05 = 28.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.04/111.05 = 28.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.04x = 111.05 × 28.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.04x = 3,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148.13/74.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.52

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