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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.41, 111.58 and 28.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.41, 111.58 and 28.77 is: 43.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.41 : 111.58 = 28.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.41/111.58 = 28.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.41x = 111.58 × 28.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.41x = 3,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210.08/74.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.14

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