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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.20, 102.41 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.20, 102.41 and 45.09 is: 62.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.20 : 102.41 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.20/102.41 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.20x = 102.41 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.20x = 4,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617.67/74.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.23

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