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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.58, 111.85 and 36.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.58, 111.85 and 36.04 is: 54.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.58 : 111.85 = 36.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.58/111.85 = 36.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.58x = 111.85 × 36.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.58x = 4,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030.89/74.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.05

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