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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.80 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.80 and 64.28 is: 96.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.80 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.80 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.80 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 7,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186.94/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.33

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