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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.66, 111.78 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.66, 111.78 and 44.09 is: 66.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.66 : 111.78 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.66/111.78 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.66x = 111.78 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.66x = 4,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927.82/74.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.01

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