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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.72, 111.87 and 56.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.72, 111.87 and 56.40 is: 84.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.72 : 111.87 = 56.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.72/111.87 = 56.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.72x = 111.87 × 56.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.72x = 6,309.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,309.47/74.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.44

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