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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.76, 111.88 and 60.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.76, 111.88 and 60.20 is: 90.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.76 : 111.88 = 60.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.76/111.88 = 60.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.76x = 111.88 × 60.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.76x = 6,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,735.18/74.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.09

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