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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.40, 111.56 and 35.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.40, 111.56 and 35.85 is: 53.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.40 : 111.56 = 35.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.40/111.56 = 35.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.40x = 111.56 × 35.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.40x = 3,998.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998.97/74.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.75

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