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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.69, 111.86 and 36.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.69, 111.86 and 36.20 is: 54.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.69 : 111.86 = 36.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.69/111.86 = 36.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.69x = 111.86 × 36.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.69x = 4,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048.86/74.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.21

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