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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.96, 103.42 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.96, 103.42 and 45.84 is: 63.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.96 : 103.42 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.96/103.42 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.96x = 103.42 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.96x = 4,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740.77/74.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.24

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