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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.27, 111.41 and 38.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.27, 111.41 and 38.15 is: 57.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.27 : 111.41 = 38.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.27/111.41 = 38.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.27x = 111.41 × 38.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.27x = 4,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250.10/74.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.23

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