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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.77, 112.16 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.77, 112.16 and 38.68 is: 58.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.77 : 112.16 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.77/112.16 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.77x = 112.16 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.77x = 4,338.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338.17/74.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.02

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