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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.64, 111.93 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.64, 111.93 and 23.27 is: 34.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.64 : 111.93 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.64/111.93 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.64x = 111.93 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.64x = 2,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604.05/74.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.89

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