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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.59, 111.81 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.59, 111.81 and 28.91 is: 43.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.59 : 111.81 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.59/111.81 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.59x = 111.81 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.59x = 3,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232.43/74.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.34

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