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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.25, 102.52 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.25, 102.52 and 45.19 is: 62.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.25 : 102.52 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.25/102.52 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.25x = 102.52 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.25x = 4,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632.81/74.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.39

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