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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.06, 110.97 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.06, 110.97 and 59.66 is: 89.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.06 : 110.97 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.06/110.97 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.06x = 110.97 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.06x = 6,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,620.47/74.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.39

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