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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.65, 111.91 and 34.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.65, 111.91 and 34.04 is: 51.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.65 : 111.91 = 34.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.65/111.91 = 34.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.65x = 111.91 × 34.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.65x = 3,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809.56/74.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.03

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