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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.59, 112.08 and 48.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.59, 112.08 and 48.97 is: 73.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.59 : 112.08 = 48.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.59/112.08 = 48.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.59x = 112.08 × 48.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.59x = 5,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,488.56/74.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.58

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