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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.22, 111.06 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.22, 111.06 and 61.26 is: 91.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.22 : 111.06 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.22/111.06 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.22x = 111.06 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.22x = 6,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,803.54/74.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.67

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