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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.87 and 38.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.87 and 38.52 is: 57.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.87 = 38.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.87 = 38.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.87 × 38.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 4,309.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309.23/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.76

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