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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.49, 110.08 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.49, 110.08 and 45.99 is: 68.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.49 : 110.08 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.49/110.08 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.49x = 110.08 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.49x = 5,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062.46/73.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.89

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