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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 111.08 and 47.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 111.08 and 47.04 is: 70.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 111.08 = 47.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/111.08 = 47.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 111.08 × 47.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 5,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225.20/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.61

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