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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.76, 111.65 and 70.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.76, 111.65 and 70.60 is: 105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.76 : 111.65 = 70.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.76/111.65 = 70.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.76x = 111.65 × 70.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.76x = 7,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,882.49/74.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.44

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