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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.73, 110.52 and 46.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.73, 110.52 and 46.63 is: 69.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.73 : 110.52 = 46.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.73/110.52 = 46.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.73x = 110.52 × 46.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.73x = 5,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153.55/73.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.90

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