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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.07, 111.04 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.07, 111.04 and 49.66 is: 74.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.07 : 111.04 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.07/111.04 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.07x = 111.04 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.07x = 5,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514.25/74.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.45

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