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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.37, 111.45 and 47.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.37, 111.45 and 47.22 is: 70.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.37 : 111.45 = 47.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.37/111.45 = 47.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.37x = 111.45 × 47.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.37x = 5,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262.67/74.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.76

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