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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.83, 112.26 and 64.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.83, 112.26 and 64.81 is: 97.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.83 : 112.26 = 64.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.83/112.26 = 64.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.83x = 112.26 × 64.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.83x = 7,275.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275.57/74.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.23

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