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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.58, 111.93 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.58, 111.93 and 34.05 is: 51.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.58 : 111.93 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.58/111.93 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.58x = 111.93 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.58x = 3,811.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811.22/74.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.10

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