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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.90, 111.84 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.90, 111.84 and 56.88 is: 84.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.90 : 111.84 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.90/111.84 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.90x = 111.84 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.90x = 6,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,361.46/74.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.94

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