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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.54, 111.83 and 36.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.54, 111.83 and 36.07 is: 54.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.54 : 111.83 = 36.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.54/111.83 = 36.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.54x = 111.83 × 36.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.54x = 4,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033.25/74.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.11

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