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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.20, 111.29 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.20, 111.29 and 38.11 is: 57.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.20 : 111.29 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.20/111.29 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.20x = 111.29 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.20x = 4,241.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241.07/74.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.16

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