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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.06, 110.82 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.06, 110.82 and 45.18 is: 67.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.06 : 110.82 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.06/110.82 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.06x = 110.82 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.06x = 5,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,006.85/74.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.61

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