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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.13, 102.35 and 47.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.13, 102.35 and 47.93 is: 66.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.13 : 102.35 = 47.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.13/102.35 = 47.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.13x = 102.35 × 47.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.13x = 4,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,904.88/74.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.17

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