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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.01, 111.04 and 45.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.01, 111.04 and 45.13 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.01 : 111.04 = 45.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.01/111.04 = 45.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.01x = 111.04 × 45.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.01x = 5,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,011.24/74.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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