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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.05, 111.07 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.05, 111.07 and 47.01 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.05 : 111.07 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.05/111.07 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.05x = 111.07 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.05x = 5,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221.88/74.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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