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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.98 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.98 and 56.52 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.98 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.98 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.98 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 6,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,329.11/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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