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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.83, 103.26 and 45.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.83, 103.26 and 45.73 is: 63.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.83 : 103.26 = 45.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.83/103.26 = 45.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.83x = 103.26 × 45.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.83x = 4,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722.08/74.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.10

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