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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.06, 110.90 and 39.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.06, 110.90 and 39.70 is: 59.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.06 : 110.90 = 39.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.06/110.90 = 39.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.06x = 110.90 × 39.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.06x = 4,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402.73/74.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.45

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