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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.67, 112.04 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.67, 112.04 and 45.82 is: 68.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.67 : 112.04 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.67/112.04 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.67x = 112.04 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.67x = 5,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133.67/74.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.75

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