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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.79, 112.14 and 38.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.79, 112.14 and 38.75 is: 58.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.79 : 112.14 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.79/112.14 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.79x = 112.14 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.79x = 4,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344.86/74.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.09

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