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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.39, 111.66 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.39, 111.66 and 33.83 is: 50.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.39 : 111.66 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.39/111.66 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.39x = 111.66 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.39x = 3,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777.29/74.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.78

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