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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.56, 111.64 and 50.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.56, 111.64 and 50.48 is: 75.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.56 : 111.64 = 50.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.56/111.64 = 50.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.56x = 111.64 × 50.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.56x = 5,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635.59/74.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.58

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