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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.15, 102.23 and 47.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.15, 102.23 and 47.87 is: 66.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.15 : 102.23 = 47.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.15/102.23 = 47.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.15x = 102.23 × 47.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.15x = 4,894.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894.14/74.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.01

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