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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.06, 110.35 and 65.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.06, 110.35 and 65.98 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.06 : 110.35 = 65.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.06/110.35 = 65.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.06x = 110.35 × 65.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.06x = 7,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280.25/74.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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