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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.28, 111.62 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.28, 111.62 and 72.36 is: 108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.28 : 111.62 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.28/111.62 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.28x = 111.62 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.28x = 8,076.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,076.82/74.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.73

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