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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.92, 110.68 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.92, 110.68 and 46.76 is: 70.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.92 : 110.68 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.92/110.68 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.92x = 110.68 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.92x = 5,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175.40/73.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.01

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