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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.56, 102.80 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.56, 102.80 and 45.44 is: 62.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.56 : 102.80 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.56/102.80 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.56x = 102.80 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.56x = 4,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671.00/74.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.65

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