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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 102.33 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 102.33 and 45.05 is: 62.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 102.33 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/102.33 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 102.33 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 4,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609.45/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.16

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