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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.24, 111.44 and 47.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.24, 111.44 and 47.21 is: 70.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.24 : 111.44 = 47.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.24/111.44 = 47.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.24x = 111.44 × 47.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.24x = 5,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260.29/74.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.86

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