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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.55, 110.37 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.55, 110.37 and 46.55 is: 69.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.55 : 110.37 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.55/110.37 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.55x = 110.37 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.55x = 5,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137.72/73.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.85

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