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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.56, 111.84 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.56, 111.84 and 58.66 is: 87.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.56 : 111.84 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.56/111.84 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.56x = 111.84 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.56x = 6,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,560.53/74.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.99

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