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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.20, 111.19 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.20, 111.19 and 45.32 is: 67.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.20 : 111.19 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.20/111.19 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.20x = 111.19 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.20x = 5,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039.13/74.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.91

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