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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.55, 111.93 and 50.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.55, 111.93 and 50.67 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.55 : 111.93 = 50.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.55/111.93 = 50.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.55x = 111.93 × 50.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.55x = 5,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,671.49/74.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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