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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.10, 111.12 and 47.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.10, 111.12 and 47.05 is: 70.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.10 : 111.12 = 47.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.10/111.12 = 47.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.10x = 111.12 × 47.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.10x = 5,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228.20/74.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.56

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