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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.62, 111.90 and 50.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.62, 111.90 and 50.58 is: 75.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.62 : 111.90 = 50.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.62/111.90 = 50.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.62x = 111.90 × 50.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.62x = 5,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,659.90/74.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.85

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