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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.24, 111.14 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.24, 111.14 and 45.30 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.24 : 111.14 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.24/111.14 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.24x = 111.14 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.24x = 5,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034.76/74.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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