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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.93, 112.26 and 44.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.93, 112.26 and 44.41 is: 66.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.93 : 112.26 = 44.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.93/112.26 = 44.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.93x = 112.26 × 44.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.93x = 4,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985.47/74.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.53

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