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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.23, 102.36 and 47.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.23, 102.36 and 47.97 is: 66.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.23 : 102.36 = 47.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.23/102.36 = 47.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.23x = 102.36 × 47.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.23x = 4,910.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,910.12/74.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.15

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