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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.66, 111.78 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.66, 111.78 and 55.28 is: 82.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.66 : 111.78 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.66/111.78 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.66x = 111.78 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.66x = 6,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,179.48/74.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.77

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