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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.71, 111.91 and 45.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.71, 111.91 and 45.73 is: 68.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.71 : 111.91 = 45.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.71/111.91 = 45.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.71x = 111.91 × 45.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.71x = 5,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117.64/74.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.50

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