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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.60, 111.74 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.60, 111.74 and 46.04 is: 68.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.60 : 111.74 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.60/111.74 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.60x = 111.74 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.60x = 5,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144.51/74.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.96

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