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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.35, 111.48 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.35, 111.48 and 28.66 is: 42.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.35 : 111.48 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.35/111.48 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.35x = 111.48 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.35x = 3,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195.02/74.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.97

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