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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.36, 111.48 and 46.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.36, 111.48 and 46.60 is: 69.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.36 : 111.48 = 46.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.36/111.48 = 46.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.36x = 111.48 × 46.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.36x = 5,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194.97/74.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.86

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