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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.09, 111.27 and 50.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.09, 111.27 and 50.20 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.09 : 111.27 = 50.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.09/111.27 = 50.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.09x = 111.27 × 50.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.09x = 5,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585.75/74.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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