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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.66, 111.94 and 34.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.66, 111.94 and 34.09 is: 51.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.66 : 111.94 = 34.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.66/111.94 = 34.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.66x = 111.94 × 34.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.66x = 3,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815.67/74.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.11

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