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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.91, 110.84 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.91, 110.84 and 46.47 is: 69.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.91 : 110.84 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.91/110.84 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.91x = 110.84 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.91x = 5,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150.73/73.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.69

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