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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.90, 110.62 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.90, 110.62 and 46.76 is: 70.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.90 : 110.62 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.90/110.62 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.90x = 110.62 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.90x = 5,172.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172.36/73.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.00

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