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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 102.13 and 48.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 102.13 and 48.18 is: 66.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 102.13 = 48.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/102.13 = 48.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 102.13 × 48.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 4,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920.62/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.49

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