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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.36, 111.56 and 50.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.36, 111.56 and 50.08 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.36 : 111.56 = 50.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.36/111.56 = 50.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.36x = 111.56 × 50.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.36x = 5,587.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587.33/74.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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