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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.74, 111.96 and 56.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.74, 111.96 and 56.62 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.74 : 111.96 = 56.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.74/111.96 = 56.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.74x = 111.96 × 56.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.74x = 6,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339.18/74.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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