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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.08, 111.03 and 41.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.08, 111.03 and 41.59 is: 62.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.08 : 111.03 = 41.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.08/111.03 = 41.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.08x = 111.03 × 41.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.08x = 4,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617.74/74.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.33

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