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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.03, 110.93 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.03, 110.93 and 49.64 is: 74.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.03 : 110.93 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.03/110.93 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.03x = 110.93 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.03x = 5,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,505.76/74.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.38

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