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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.70, 112.14 and 47.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.70, 112.14 and 47.70 is: 71.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.70 : 112.14 = 47.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.70/112.14 = 47.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.70x = 112.14 × 47.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.70x = 5,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349.08/74.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.61

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