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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.20, 111.31 and 22.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.20, 111.31 and 22.84 is: 34.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.20 : 111.31 = 22.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.20/111.31 = 22.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.20x = 111.31 × 22.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.20x = 2,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542.32/74.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.27

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