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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.25, 111.33 and 37.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.25, 111.33 and 37.17 is: 55.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.25 : 111.33 = 37.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.25/111.33 = 37.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.25x = 111.33 × 37.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.25x = 4,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138.14/74.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.73

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