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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.05, 110.97 and 65.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.05, 110.97 and 65.41 is: 98.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.05 : 110.97 = 65.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.05/110.97 = 65.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.05x = 110.97 × 65.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.05x = 7,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258.27/74.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.02

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