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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.13, 110.97 and 39.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.13, 110.97 and 39.79 is: 59.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.13 : 110.97 = 39.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.13/110.97 = 39.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.13x = 110.97 × 39.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.13x = 4,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415.64/74.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.56

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