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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.15, 110.95 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.15, 110.95 and 44.88 is: 67.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.15 : 110.95 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.15/110.95 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.15x = 110.95 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.15x = 4,979.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979.91/74.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.16

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