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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.32, 111.52 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.32, 111.52 and 38.24 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.32 : 111.52 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.32/111.52 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.32x = 111.52 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.32x = 4,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264.52/74.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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