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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.17, 110.59 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.17, 110.59 and 74.07 is: 110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.17 : 110.59 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.17/110.59 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.17x = 110.59 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.17x = 8,191.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,191.63/74.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.44

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