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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.56, 111.57 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.56, 111.57 and 45.68 is: 68.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.56 : 111.57 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.56/111.57 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.56x = 111.57 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.56x = 5,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096.52/74.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.35

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