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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.27, 111.49 and 47.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.27, 111.49 and 47.33 is: 71.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.27 : 111.49 = 47.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.27/111.49 = 47.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.27x = 111.49 × 47.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.27x = 5,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,276.15/74.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.04

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