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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.15, 111.16 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.15, 111.16 and 45.26 is: 67.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.15 : 111.16 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.15/111.16 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.15x = 111.16 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.15x = 5,031.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031.27/74.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.86

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