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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.20, 111.27 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.20, 111.27 and 37.62 is: 56.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.20 : 111.27 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.20/111.27 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.20x = 111.27 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.20x = 4,185.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185.23/74.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.40

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