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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.14, 111.13 and 28.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.14, 111.13 and 28.47 is: 42.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.14 : 111.13 = 28.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.14/111.13 = 28.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.14x = 111.13 × 28.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.14x = 3,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163.17/74.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.66

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