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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.64, 102.96 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.64, 102.96 and 45.52 is: 62.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.64 : 102.96 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.64/102.96 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.64x = 102.96 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.64x = 4,686.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686.74/74.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.79

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