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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.81, 110.59 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.81, 110.59 and 46.68 is: 69.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.81 : 110.59 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.81/110.59 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.81x = 110.59 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.81x = 5,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,162.34/73.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.94

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