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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.92, 112.28 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.92, 112.28 and 38.88 is: 58.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.92 : 112.28 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.92/112.28 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.92x = 112.28 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.92x = 4,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365.45/74.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.27

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