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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.27, 118.76 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.27, 118.76 and 74 is: 110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.27 : 118.76 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.27/118.76 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.27x = 118.76 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.27x = 8,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,788.24/79.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.86

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