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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.28, 111.34 and 48.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.28, 111.34 and 48.62 is: 72.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.28 : 111.34 = 48.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.28/111.34 = 48.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.28x = 111.34 × 48.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.28x = 5,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413.35/74.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.88

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