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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 111.05 and 62.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 111.05 and 62.79 is: 94.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 111.05 = 62.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/111.05 = 62.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 111.05 × 62.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 6,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972.93/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.03

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