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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.97 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.97 and 28.96 is: 43.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.97 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.97 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.97 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 3,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242.51/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.46

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