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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.40, 102.63 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.40, 102.63 and 45.27 is: 62.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.40 : 102.63 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.40/102.63 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.40x = 102.63 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.40x = 4,646.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646.06/74.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.45

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