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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.96, 110.94 and 46.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.96, 110.94 and 46.84 is: 70.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.96 : 110.94 = 46.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.96/110.94 = 46.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.96x = 110.94 × 46.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.96x = 5,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,196.43/73.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.26

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