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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.15, 111.08 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.15, 111.08 and 38.10 is: 57.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.15 : 111.08 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.15/111.08 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.15x = 111.08 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.15x = 4,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231.96/74.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.08

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