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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.17, 111.06 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.17, 111.06 and 59.76 is: 89.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.17 : 111.06 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.17/111.06 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.17x = 111.06 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.17x = 6,636.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636.95/74.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.48

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