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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.59, 111.74 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.59, 111.74 and 28.89 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.59 : 111.74 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.59/111.74 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.59x = 111.74 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.59x = 3,228.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228.02/74.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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