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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.20, 111.25 and 28.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.20, 111.25 and 28.56 is: 42.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.20 : 111.25 = 28.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.20/111.25 = 28.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.20x = 111.25 × 28.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.20x = 3,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177.65/74.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.82

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