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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.52, 111.61 and 64.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.52, 111.61 and 64.64 is: 96.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.52 : 111.61 = 64.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.52/111.61 = 64.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.52x = 111.61 × 64.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.52x = 7,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214.83/74.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.82

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