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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.04, 110.99 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.04, 110.99 and 47.01 is: 70.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.04 : 110.99 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.04/110.99 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.04x = 110.99 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.04x = 5,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217.64/74.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.47

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