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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.23, 111.41 and 39.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.23, 111.41 and 39.55 is: 59.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.23 : 111.41 = 39.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.23/111.41 = 39.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.23x = 111.41 × 39.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.23x = 4,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406.09/74.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.36

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