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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.06, 111.07 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.06, 111.07 and 22.71 is: 34.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.06 : 111.07 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.06/111.07 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.06x = 111.07 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.06x = 2,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522.40/74.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.06

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