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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.58, 111.81 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.58, 111.81 and 44.19 is: 66.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.58 : 111.81 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.58/111.81 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.58x = 111.81 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.58x = 4,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940.88/74.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.25

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