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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.34, 111.58 and 50.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.34, 111.58 and 50.36 is: 75.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.34 : 111.58 = 50.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.34/111.58 = 50.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.34x = 111.58 × 50.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.34x = 5,619.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,619.17/74.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.59

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