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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.83, 112.32 and 47.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.83, 112.32 and 47.80 is: 71.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.83 : 112.32 = 47.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.83/112.32 = 47.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.83x = 112.32 × 47.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.83x = 5,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,368.90/74.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.75

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