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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.82 and 48.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.82 and 48.98 is: 73.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.82 = 48.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.82 = 48.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.82 × 48.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 5,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476.94/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.41

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