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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.56, 111.76 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.56, 111.76 and 46.08 is: 69.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.56 : 111.76 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.56/111.76 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.56x = 111.76 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.56x = 5,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149.90/74.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.07

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