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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.74, 111.90 and 50.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.74, 111.90 and 50.41 is: 75.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.74 : 111.90 = 50.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.74/111.90 = 50.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.74x = 111.90 × 50.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.74x = 5,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,640.45/74.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.47

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