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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.59, 110.37 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.59, 110.37 and 46.45 is: 69.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.59 : 110.37 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.59/110.37 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.59x = 110.37 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.59x = 5,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,126.69/73.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.67

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