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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.86 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.86 and 38 is: 56.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.86 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.86 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.86 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 4,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250.68/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.97

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