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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.80, 110.61 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.80, 110.61 and 47.74 is: 71.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.80 : 110.61 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.80/110.61 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.80x = 110.61 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.80x = 5,280.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280.52/73.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.55

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