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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.39, 111.78 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.39, 111.78 and 38.34 is: 57.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.39 : 111.78 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.39/111.78 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.39x = 111.78 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.39x = 4,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285.65/74.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.61

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