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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.06, 111.10 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.06, 111.10 and 46.97 is: 70.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.06 : 111.10 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.06/111.10 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.06x = 111.10 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.06x = 5,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218.53/74.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.47

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