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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.46, 111.68 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.46, 111.68 and 45.56 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.46 : 111.68 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.46/111.68 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.46x = 111.68 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.46x = 5,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088.14/74.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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