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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.34, 110.64 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.34, 110.64 and 74.11 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.34 : 110.64 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.34/110.64 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.34x = 110.64 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.34x = 8,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199.53/74.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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