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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 111.06 and 48.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 111.06 and 48.40 is: 72.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 111.06 = 48.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/111.06 = 48.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 111.06 × 48.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 5,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375.03/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.48

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