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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.44, 112.27 and 65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.44, 112.27 and 65 is: 98.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.44 : 112.27 = 65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.44/112.27 = 65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.44x = 112.27 × 65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.44x = 7,297.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297.55/74.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.03

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