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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.36, 111.52 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.36, 111.52 and 26.28 is: 39.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.36 : 111.52 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.36/111.52 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.36x = 111.52 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.36x = 2,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930.75/74.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.41

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