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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.76, 112.52 and 62.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.76, 112.52 and 62.66 is: 94.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.76 : 112.52 = 62.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.76/112.52 = 62.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.76x = 112.52 × 62.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.76x = 7,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,049.63/74.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.30

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