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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.88 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.88 and 26.50 is: 39.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.88 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.88 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.88 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 2,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964.82/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.74

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