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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.81, 110.72 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.81, 110.72 and 45.25 is: 67.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.81 : 110.72 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.81/110.72 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.81x = 110.72 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.81x = 5,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,010.08/73.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.88

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