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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.16, 112.74 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.16, 112.74 and 47.74 is: 71.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.16 : 112.74 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.16/112.74 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.16x = 112.74 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.16x = 5,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382.21/75.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.61

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