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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.62, 111.79 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.62, 111.79 and 50.50 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.62 : 111.79 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.62/111.79 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.62x = 111.79 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.62x = 5,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,645.40/74.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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