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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.31, 111.48 and 45.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.31, 111.48 and 45.42 is: 68.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.31 : 111.48 = 45.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.31/111.48 = 45.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.31x = 111.48 × 45.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.31x = 5,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063.42/74.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.14

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