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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.64, 110.30 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.64, 110.30 and 45.16 is: 67.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.64 : 110.30 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.64/110.30 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.64x = 110.30 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.64x = 4,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981.15/73.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.64

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