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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.59, 102.93 and 48.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.59, 102.93 and 48.71 is: 67.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.59 : 102.93 = 48.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.59/102.93 = 48.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.59x = 102.93 × 48.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.59x = 5,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013.72/74.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.22

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