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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.13, 102.32 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.13, 102.32 and 45.03 is: 62.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.13 : 102.32 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.13/102.32 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.13x = 102.32 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.13x = 4,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607.58/74.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.16

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