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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.45, 111.67 and 28.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.45, 111.67 and 28.17 is: 42.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.45 : 111.67 = 28.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.45/111.67 = 28.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.45x = 111.67 × 28.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.45x = 3,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145.67/74.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.25

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