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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.65, 111.97 and 38.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.65, 111.97 and 38.56 is: 57.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.65 : 111.97 = 38.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.65/111.97 = 38.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.65x = 111.97 × 38.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.65x = 4,316.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316.81/74.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.83

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