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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.57, 111.80 and 50.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.57, 111.80 and 50.47 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.57 : 111.80 = 50.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.57/111.80 = 50.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.57x = 111.80 × 50.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.57x = 5,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,642.29/74.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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