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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.13, 102.30 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.13, 102.30 and 45.01 is: 62.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.13 : 102.30 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.13/102.30 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.13x = 102.30 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.13x = 4,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604.30/74.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.12

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