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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.02, 110.83 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.02, 110.83 and 45.09 is: 67.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.02 : 110.83 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.02/110.83 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.02x = 110.83 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.02x = 4,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997.21/74.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.51

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