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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.39, 111.59 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.39, 111.59 and 38.30 is: 57.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.39 : 111.59 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.39/111.59 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.39x = 111.59 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.39x = 4,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274.27/74.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.46

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