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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.43, 111.65 and 50.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.43, 111.65 and 50.31 is: 75.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.43 : 111.65 = 50.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.43/111.65 = 50.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.43x = 111.65 × 50.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.43x = 5,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617.11/74.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.47

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