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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.05, 111.14 and 30.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.05, 111.14 and 30.74 is: 46.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.05 : 111.14 = 30.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.05/111.14 = 30.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.05x = 111.14 × 30.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.05x = 3,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416.44/74.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.14

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