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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.70, 111.92 and 60.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.70, 111.92 and 60.93 is: 91.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.70 : 111.92 = 60.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.70/111.92 = 60.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.70x = 111.92 × 60.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.70x = 6,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,818.98/74.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.28

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