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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.52, 111.35 and 64.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.52, 111.35 and 64.41 is: 96.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.52 : 111.35 = 64.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.52/111.35 = 64.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.52x = 111.35 × 64.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.52x = 7,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171.73/74.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.24

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