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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.36, 109.98 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.36, 109.98 and 45.60 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.36 : 109.98 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.36/109.98 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.36x = 109.98 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.36x = 5,015.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015.09/73.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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