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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.13, 111.18 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.13, 111.18 and 45.44 is: 68.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.13 : 111.18 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.13/111.18 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.13x = 111.18 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.13x = 5,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051.46/74.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.14

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