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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.88, 111.60 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.88, 111.60 and 74.76 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.88 : 111.60 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.88/111.60 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.88x = 111.60 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.88x = 8,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343.22/74.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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