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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.90, 112.38 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.90, 112.38 and 47.84 is: 71.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.90 : 112.38 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.90/112.38 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.90x = 112.38 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.90x = 5,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,376.26/74.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.78

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