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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 111.09 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 111.09 and 38.10 is: 57.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 111.09 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/111.09 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 111.09 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 4,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232.53/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.07

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