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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.99, 112.45 and 26.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.99, 112.45 and 26.87 is: 40.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.99 : 112.45 = 26.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.99/112.45 = 26.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.99x = 112.45 × 26.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.99x = 3,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021.53/74.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.29

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