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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.94, 103.39 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.94, 103.39 and 45.45 is: 62.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.94 : 103.39 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.94/103.39 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.94x = 103.39 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.94x = 4,698.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698.33/74.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.69

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