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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.15, 111.23 and 45.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.15, 111.23 and 45.31 is: 67.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.15 : 111.23 = 45.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.15/111.23 = 45.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.15x = 111.23 × 45.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.15x = 5,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039.05/74.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.96

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