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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.96 and 57.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.96 and 57.47 is: 86.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.96 = 57.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.96 = 57.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.96 × 57.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 6,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,433.78/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.23

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