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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.99, 112.69 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.99, 112.69 and 38.95 is: 58.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.99 : 112.69 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.99/112.69 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.99x = 112.69 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.99x = 4,389.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389.28/74.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.53

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