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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.48, 111.64 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.48, 111.64 and 38.33 is: 57.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.48 : 111.64 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.48/111.64 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.48x = 111.64 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.48x = 4,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279.16/74.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.45

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