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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.57, 111.63 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.57, 111.63 and 44.04 is: 65.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.57 : 111.63 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.57/111.63 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.57x = 111.63 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.57x = 4,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,916.52/74.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.93

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