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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.46, 111.57 and 64.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.46, 111.57 and 64.26 is: 96.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.46 : 111.57 = 64.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.46/111.57 = 64.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.46x = 111.57 × 64.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.46x = 7,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168.93/74.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.29

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