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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.74, 111.28 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.74, 111.28 and 74.40 is: 110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.74 : 111.28 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.74/111.28 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.74x = 111.28 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.74x = 8,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,279.23/74.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.77

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