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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.64, 102.91 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.64, 102.91 and 47 is: 64.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.64 : 102.91 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.64/102.91 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.64x = 102.91 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.64x = 4,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836.77/74.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.80

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