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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.77, 111.97 and 47.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.77, 111.97 and 47.64 is: 71.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.77 : 111.97 = 47.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.77/111.97 = 47.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.77x = 111.97 × 47.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.77x = 5,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,334.25/74.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.34

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