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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.54, 111.87 and 47.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.54, 111.87 and 47.51 is: 71.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.54 : 111.87 = 47.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.54/111.87 = 47.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.54x = 111.87 × 47.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.54x = 5,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,314.38/74.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.30

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