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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.39, 111.59 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.39, 111.59 and 33.81 is: 50.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.39 : 111.59 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.39/111.59 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.39x = 111.59 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.39x = 3,772.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772.69/74.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.72

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