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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.21, 111.27 and 28.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.21, 111.27 and 28.55 is: 42.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.21 : 111.27 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.21/111.27 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.21x = 111.27 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.21x = 3,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176.76/74.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.81

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