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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.04, 102.22 and 47.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.04, 102.22 and 47.85 is: 66.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.04 : 102.22 = 47.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.04/102.22 = 47.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.04x = 102.22 × 47.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.04x = 4,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890.94/74.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.06

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