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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.52, 111.62 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.52, 111.62 and 50.06 is: 74.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.52 : 111.62 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.52/111.62 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.52x = 111.62 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.52x = 5,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,588.10/74.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.99

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