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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.28, 110.67 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.28, 110.67 and 67.44 is: 100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.28 : 110.67 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.28/110.67 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.28x = 110.67 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.28x = 7,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,463.58/74.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.48

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