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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.06, 111.12 and 46.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.06, 111.12 and 46.99 is: 70.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.06 : 111.12 = 46.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.06/111.12 = 46.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.06x = 111.12 × 46.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.06x = 5,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221.53/74.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.50

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