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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.48, 111.59 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.48, 111.59 and 28.80 is: 43.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.48 : 111.59 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.48/111.59 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.48x = 111.59 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.48x = 3,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213.65/74.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.15

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