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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.08, 110.91 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.08, 110.91 and 44.71 is: 66.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.08 : 110.91 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.08/110.91 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.08x = 110.91 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.08x = 4,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958.79/74.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.94

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