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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.15, 111.10 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.15, 111.10 and 45.19 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.15 : 111.10 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.15/111.10 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.15x = 111.10 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.15x = 5,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020.61/74.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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