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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.40, 111.06 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.40, 111.06 and 60.60 is: 90.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.40 : 111.06 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.40/111.06 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.40x = 111.06 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.40x = 6,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,730.24/74.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.46

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