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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.71, 111.93 and 45.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.71, 111.93 and 45.75 is: 68.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.71 : 111.93 = 45.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.71/111.93 = 45.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.71x = 111.93 × 45.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.71x = 5,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120.80/74.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.54

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