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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.31, 111.51 and 50.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.31, 111.51 and 50.28 is: 75.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.31 : 111.51 = 50.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.31/111.51 = 50.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.31x = 111.51 × 50.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.31x = 5,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606.72/74.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.45

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