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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.60, 111.94 and 36.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.60, 111.94 and 36.12 is: 54.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.60 : 111.94 = 36.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.60/111.94 = 36.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.60x = 111.94 × 36.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.60x = 4,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043.39/74.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.20

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