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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 111.33 and 33.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 111.33 and 33.59 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 111.33 = 33.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/111.33 = 33.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 111.33 × 33.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 3,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739.85/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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