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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.96, 103.46 and 48.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.96, 103.46 and 48.74 is: 67.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.96 : 103.46 = 48.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.96/103.46 = 48.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.96x = 103.46 × 48.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.96x = 5,042.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042.64/74.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.27

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