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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.73, 112.16 and 47.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.73, 112.16 and 47.59 is: 71.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.73 : 112.16 = 47.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.73/112.16 = 47.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.73x = 112.16 × 47.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.73x = 5,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337.69/74.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.43

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