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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.17, 111 and 65.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.17, 111 and 65.05 is: 97.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.17 : 111 = 65.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.17/111 = 65.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.17x = 111 × 65.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.17x = 7,220.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220.55/74.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.35

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