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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.78, 112.07 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.78, 112.07 and 47.68 is: 71.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.78 : 112.07 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.78/112.07 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.78x = 112.07 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.78x = 5,343.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343.07/74.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.45

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