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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.33, 111.40 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.33, 111.40 and 45.35 is: 67.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.33 : 111.40 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.33/111.40 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.33x = 111.40 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.33x = 5,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051.32/74.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.96

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