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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.75, 111.93 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.75, 111.93 and 59.54 is: 89.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.75 : 111.93 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.75/111.93 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.75x = 111.93 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.75x = 6,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663.75/74.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.15

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