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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.19, 102.36 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.19, 102.36 and 45.09 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.19 : 102.36 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.19/102.36 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.19x = 102.36 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.19x = 4,615.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615.41/74.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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