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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.77, 112.19 and 38.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.77, 112.19 and 38.72 is: 58.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.77 : 112.19 = 38.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.77/112.19 = 38.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.77x = 112.19 × 38.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.77x = 4,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344.08/74.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.10

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