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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.70, 110.65 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.70, 110.65 and 46.77 is: 70.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.70 : 110.65 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.70/110.65 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.70x = 110.65 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.70x = 5,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175.10/73.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.22

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