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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.83, 112.26 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.83, 112.26 and 26.74 is: 40.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.83 : 112.26 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.83/112.26 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.83x = 112.26 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.83x = 3,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001.83/74.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.12

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