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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.62, 112.02 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.62, 112.02 and 47.50 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.62 : 112.02 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.62/112.02 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.62x = 112.02 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.62x = 5,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,320.95/74.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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