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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.73, 111.96 and 47.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.73, 111.96 and 47.64 is: 71.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.73 : 111.96 = 47.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.73/111.96 = 47.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.73x = 111.96 × 47.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.73x = 5,333.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,333.77/74.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.37

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