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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.69, 111.98 and 36.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.69, 111.98 and 36.18 is: 54.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.69 : 111.98 = 36.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.69/111.98 = 36.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.69x = 111.98 × 36.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.69x = 4,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050.88/74.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.24

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