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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.69, 111.84 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.69, 111.84 and 44.19 is: 66.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.69 : 111.84 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.69/111.84 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.69x = 111.84 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.69x = 4,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942.21/74.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.17

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