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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.75, 111.96 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.75, 111.96 and 47.24 is: 70.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.75 : 111.96 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.75/111.96 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.75x = 111.96 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.75x = 5,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,288.99/74.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.76

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