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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.47, 111.71 and 47.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.47, 111.71 and 47.39 is: 71.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.47 : 111.71 = 47.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.47/111.71 = 47.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.47x = 111.71 × 47.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.47x = 5,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,293.94/74.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.09

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