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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.07, 111 and 61.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.07, 111 and 61.32 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.07 : 111 = 61.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.07/111 = 61.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.07x = 111 × 61.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.07x = 6,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,806.52/74.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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