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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.47, 111.67 and 28.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.47, 111.67 and 28.79 is: 43.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.47 : 111.67 = 28.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.47/111.67 = 28.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.47x = 111.67 × 28.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.47x = 3,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214.42/74.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.16

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