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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.63, 111.83 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.63, 111.83 and 60.22 is: 90.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.63 : 111.83 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.63/111.83 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.63x = 111.83 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.63x = 6,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,733.84/74.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.24

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