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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.76, 110.72 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.76, 110.72 and 44.90 is: 67.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.76 : 110.72 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.76/110.72 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.76x = 110.72 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.76x = 4,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971.33/73.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.40

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