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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.51, 102.85 and 45.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.51, 102.85 and 45.41 is: 62.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.51 : 102.85 = 45.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.51/102.85 = 45.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.51x = 102.85 × 45.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.51x = 4,670.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670.19/74.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.68

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