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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.46, 111.62 and 28.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.46, 111.62 and 28.78 is: 43.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.46 : 111.62 = 28.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.46/111.62 = 28.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.46x = 111.62 × 28.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.46x = 3,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212.42/74.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.14

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