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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.26, 110.89 and 70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.26, 110.89 and 70 is: 104.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.26 : 110.89 = 70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.26/110.89 = 70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.26x = 110.89 × 70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.26x = 7,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762.30/74.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.53

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