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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 102.17 and 48.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 102.17 and 48.17 is: 66.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 102.17 = 48.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/102.17 = 48.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 102.17 × 48.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 4,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921.53/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.51

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