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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.14, 111.14 and 47.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.14, 111.14 and 47.04 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.14 : 111.14 = 47.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.14/111.14 = 47.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.14x = 111.14 × 47.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.14x = 5,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228.03/74.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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