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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.14, 111.08 and 59.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.14, 111.08 and 59.62 is: 89.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.14 : 111.08 = 59.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.14/111.08 = 59.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.14x = 111.08 × 59.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.14x = 6,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621.74/74.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.32

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