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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.21, 111.23 and 28.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.21, 111.23 and 28.54 is: 42.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.21 : 111.23 = 28.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.21/111.23 = 28.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.21x = 111.23 × 28.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.21x = 3,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174.50/74.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.78

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