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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.08, 110.74 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.08, 110.74 and 72.26 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.08 : 110.74 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.08/110.74 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.08x = 110.74 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.08x = 8,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001.79/74.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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