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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.43, 111.51 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.43, 111.51 and 73.62 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.43 : 111.51 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.43/111.51 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.43x = 111.51 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.43x = 8,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209.37/74.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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