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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.95, 99.31 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.95, 99.31 and 45.74 is: 63.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.95 : 99.31 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.95/99.31 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.95x = 99.31 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.95x = 4,541.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541.94/71.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.13

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