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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.39, 110.19 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.39, 110.19 and 46.45 is: 69.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.39 : 110.19 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.39/110.19 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.39x = 110.19 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.39x = 5,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118.33/73.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.74

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