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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.70, 111.90 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.70, 111.90 and 62.55 is: 93.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.70 : 111.90 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.70/111.90 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.70x = 111.90 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.70x = 6,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999.35/74.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.70

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