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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.97, 112.35 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.97, 112.35 and 61.47 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.97 : 112.35 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.97/112.35 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.97x = 112.35 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.97x = 6,906.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,906.15/74.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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