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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.63, 101.58 and 45.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.63, 101.58 and 45.98 is: 63.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.63 : 101.58 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.63/101.58 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.63x = 101.58 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.63x = 4,670.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670.65/73.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.43

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