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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.58, 111.72 and 56.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.58, 111.72 and 56.22 is: 84.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.58 : 111.72 = 56.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.58/111.72 = 56.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.58x = 111.72 × 56.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.58x = 6,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,280.90/74.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.22

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