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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.67, 111.95 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.67, 111.95 and 45.80 is: 68.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.67 : 111.95 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.67/111.95 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.67x = 111.95 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.67x = 5,127.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127.11/74.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.66

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