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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.73, 111.94 and 36.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.73, 111.94 and 36.24 is: 54.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.73 : 111.94 = 36.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.73/111.94 = 36.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.73x = 111.94 × 36.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.73x = 4,056.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056.71/74.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.28

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