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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.52, 102.85 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.52, 102.85 and 45.02 is: 62.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.52 : 102.85 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.52/102.85 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.52x = 102.85 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.52x = 4,630.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630.45/74.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.14

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