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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.77, 111.92 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.77, 111.92 and 47.62 is: 71.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.77 : 111.92 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.77/111.92 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.77x = 111.92 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.77x = 5,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329.39/74.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.28

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