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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.14, 102.26 and 49.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.14, 102.26 and 49.57 is: 68.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.14 : 102.26 = 49.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.14/102.26 = 49.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.14x = 102.26 × 49.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.14x = 5,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068.52/74.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.37

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