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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.54, 110.36 and 44.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.54, 110.36 and 44.65 is: 67.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.54 : 110.36 = 44.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.54/110.36 = 44.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.54x = 110.36 × 44.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.54x = 4,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927.57/73.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.01

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