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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.62, 110.14 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.62, 110.14 and 44.74 is: 66.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.62 : 110.14 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.62/110.14 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.62x = 110.14 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.62x = 4,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927.66/73.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.93

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