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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.23, 111.31 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.23, 111.31 and 38.14 is: 57.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.23 : 111.31 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.23/111.31 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.23x = 111.31 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.23x = 4,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245.36/74.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.19

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