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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.68, 111.93 and 56.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.68, 111.93 and 56.38 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.68 : 111.93 = 56.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.68/111.93 = 56.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.68x = 111.93 × 56.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.68x = 6,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,310.61/74.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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