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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.42, 112.28 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.42, 112.28 and 72 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.42 : 112.28 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.42/112.28 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.42x = 112.28 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.42x = 8,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,084.16/74.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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