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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.25, 111.20 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.25, 111.20 and 46.76 is: 70.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.25 : 111.20 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.25/111.20 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.25x = 111.20 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.25x = 5,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198.92/74.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.02

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