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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.20, 111.09 and 62.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.20, 111.09 and 62.08 is: 92.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.20 : 111.09 = 62.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.20/111.09 = 62.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.20x = 111.09 × 62.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.20x = 6,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896.47/74.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.94

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