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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.94, 112.10 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.94, 112.10 and 59.75 is: 89.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.94 : 112.10 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.94/112.10 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.94x = 112.10 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.94x = 6,697.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,697.54/74.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.38

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