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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.93, 110.58 and 43.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.93, 110.58 and 43.42 is: 64.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.93 : 110.58 = 43.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.93/110.58 = 43.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.93x = 110.58 × 43.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.93x = 4,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801.38/73.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.94

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