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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.13, 111.20 and 38.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.13, 111.20 and 38.05 is: 57.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.13 : 111.20 = 38.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.13/111.20 = 38.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.13x = 111.20 × 38.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.13x = 4,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231.16/74.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.08

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