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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.74, 107.33 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.74, 107.33 and 45.84 is: 68.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.74 : 107.33 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.74/107.33 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.74x = 107.33 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.74x = 4,919.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919.88/71.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.58

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