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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.96, 112.42 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.96, 112.42 and 44.59 is: 66.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.96 : 112.42 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.96/112.42 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.96x = 112.42 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.96x = 5,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012.81/74.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.87

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