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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.67, 111.97 and 36.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.67, 111.97 and 36.14 is: 54.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.67 : 111.97 = 36.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.67/111.97 = 36.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.67x = 111.97 × 36.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.67x = 4,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046.60/74.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.19

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