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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.44, 111.67 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.44, 111.67 and 33.83 is: 50.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.44 : 111.67 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.44/111.67 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.44x = 111.67 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.44x = 3,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777.99/74.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.75

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