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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.39, 111.68 and 33.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.39, 111.68 and 33.90 is: 50.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.39 : 111.68 = 33.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.39/111.68 = 33.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.39x = 111.68 × 33.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.39x = 3,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785.78/74.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.89

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