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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 111.08 and 47.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 111.08 and 47.06 is: 70.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 111.08 = 47.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/111.08 = 47.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 111.08 × 47.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 5,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227.42/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.49

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