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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.12, 111.21 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.12, 111.21 and 45.26 is: 67.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.12 : 111.21 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.12/111.21 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.12x = 111.21 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.12x = 5,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032.81/74.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.91

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