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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.62, 111.96 and 69.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.62, 111.96 and 69.46 is: 104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.62 : 111.96 = 69.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.62/111.96 = 69.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.62x = 111.96 × 69.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.62x = 7,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,776.74/74.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.22

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