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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.17, 111.36 and 49.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.17, 111.36 and 49.87 is: 74.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.17 : 111.36 = 49.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.17/111.36 = 49.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.17x = 111.36 × 49.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.17x = 5,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,553.52/74.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.88

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