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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 110.96 and 62.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 110.96 and 62.08 is: 92.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 110.96 = 62.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/110.96 = 62.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 110.96 × 62.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 6,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888.40/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.89

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