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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 111.26 and 28.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 111.26 and 28.51 is: 42.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 111.26 = 28.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/111.26 = 28.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 111.26 × 28.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 3,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172.02/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.77

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