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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.49, 111.94 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.49, 111.94 and 38.45 is: 57.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.49 : 111.94 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.49/111.94 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.49x = 111.94 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.49x = 4,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303.53/74.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.77

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