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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.81, 103.27 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.81, 103.27 and 45.70 is: 63.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.81 : 103.27 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.81/103.27 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.81x = 103.27 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.81x = 4,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719.73/74.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.09

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