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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.63, 111.91 and 43.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.63, 111.91 and 43.81 is: 65.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.63 : 111.91 = 43.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.63/111.91 = 43.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.63x = 111.91 × 43.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.63x = 4,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902.00/74.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.69

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