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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.58, 101.48 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.58, 101.48 and 45.90 is: 63.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.58 : 101.48 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.58/101.48 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.58x = 101.48 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.58x = 4,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657.70/73.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.31

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