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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.43, 111.68 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.43, 111.68 and 44.03 is: 66.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.43 : 111.68 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.43/111.68 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.43x = 111.68 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.43x = 4,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,916.49/74.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.06

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