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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.05, 111.08 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.05, 111.08 and 46.96 is: 70.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.05 : 111.08 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.05/111.08 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.05x = 111.08 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.05x = 5,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,216.32/74.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.44

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