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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.99, 103.48 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.99, 103.48 and 45.88 is: 63.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.99 : 103.48 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.99/103.48 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.99x = 103.48 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.99x = 4,747.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747.77/74.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.31

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