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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.75 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.75 and 45.65 is: 68.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.75 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.75 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.75 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 5,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100.83/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.37

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