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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.36, 111.64 and 35.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.36, 111.64 and 35.94 is: 53.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.36 : 111.64 = 35.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.36/111.64 = 35.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.36x = 111.64 × 35.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.36x = 4,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012.34/74.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.96

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