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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.05, 111.00 and 46.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.05, 111.00 and 46.95 is: 70.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.05 : 111.00 = 46.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.05/111.00 = 46.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.05x = 111.00 × 46.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.05x = 5,211.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211.21/74.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.38

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