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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.92 and 36.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.92 and 36.08 is: 54.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.92 = 36.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.92 = 36.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.92 × 36.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 4,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037.33/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.11

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