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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.20, 111.18 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.20, 111.18 and 38.14 is: 57.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.20 : 111.18 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.20/111.18 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.20x = 111.18 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.20x = 4,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240.41/74.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.15

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