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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.06, 110.94 and 63.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.06, 110.94 and 63.94 is: 95.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.06 : 110.94 = 63.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.06/110.94 = 63.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.06x = 110.94 × 63.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.06x = 7,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,093.50/74.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.78

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