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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.32, 111.42 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.32, 111.42 and 50.24 is: 75.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.32 : 111.42 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.32/111.42 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.32x = 111.42 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.32x = 5,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,597.74/74.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.32

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