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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.58, 111.78 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.58, 111.78 and 26.43 is: 39.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.58 : 111.78 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.58/111.78 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.58x = 111.78 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.58x = 2,954.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954.35/74.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.61

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