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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.48, 111.78 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.48, 111.78 and 50.52 is: 75.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.48 : 111.78 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.48/111.78 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.48x = 111.78 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.48x = 5,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647.13/74.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.82

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