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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.58, 102.93 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.58, 102.93 and 45.47 is: 62.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.58 : 102.93 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.58/102.93 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.58x = 102.93 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.58x = 4,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680.48/74.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.76

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