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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.89, 110.81 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.89, 110.81 and 22.52 is: 33.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.89 : 110.81 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.89/110.81 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.89x = 110.81 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.89x = 2,494.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494.77/73.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.76

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