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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.98, 112.35 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.98, 112.35 and 56.71 is: 84.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.98 : 112.35 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.98/112.35 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.98x = 112.35 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.98x = 6,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371.37/74.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.97

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