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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.57, 111.91 and 48.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.57, 111.91 and 48.90 is: 73.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.57 : 111.91 = 48.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.57/111.91 = 48.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.57x = 111.91 × 48.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.57x = 5,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,472.65/74.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.39

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