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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.62, 111.94 and 26.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.62, 111.94 and 26.54 is: 39.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.62 : 111.94 = 26.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.62/111.94 = 26.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.62x = 111.94 × 26.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.62x = 2,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970.89/74.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.81

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