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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.66, 111.97 and 38.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.66, 111.97 and 38.59 is: 57.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.66 : 111.97 = 38.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.66/111.97 = 38.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.66x = 111.97 × 38.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.66x = 4,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320.17/74.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.86

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