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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.74, 74.18 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.74, 74.18 and 45.60 is: 62.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.74 : 74.18 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.74/74.18 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.74x = 74.18 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.74x = 3,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382.61/53.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.94

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