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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.92 and 42.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.92 and 42.11 is: 63.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.92 = 42.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.92 = 42.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.92 × 42.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 4,712.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712.18/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.16

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