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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.28, 111.51 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.28, 111.51 and 47.28 is: 70.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.28 : 111.51 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.28/111.51 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.28x = 111.51 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.28x = 5,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,272.19/74.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.98

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