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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.98, 112.61 and 38.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.98, 112.61 and 38.94 is: 58.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.98 : 112.61 = 38.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.98/112.61 = 38.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.98x = 112.61 × 38.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.98x = 4,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385.03/74.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.48

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