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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.91, 110.87 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.91, 110.87 and 43.47 is: 65.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.91 : 110.87 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.91/110.87 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.91x = 110.87 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.91x = 4,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819.46/73.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.21

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