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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 111.40 and 48.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 111.40 and 48.52 is: 72.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 111.40 = 48.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/111.40 = 48.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 111.40 × 48.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 5,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404.73/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.88

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