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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.15, 111.21 and 35.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.15, 111.21 and 35.62 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.15 : 111.21 = 35.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.15/111.21 = 35.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.15x = 111.21 × 35.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.15x = 3,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961.30/74.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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