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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.22, 111.60 and 59.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.22, 111.60 and 59.19 is: 89.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.22 : 111.60 = 59.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.22/111.60 = 59.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.22x = 111.60 × 59.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.22x = 6,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605.60/74.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.00

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