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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.97, 110.69 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.97, 110.69 and 45.07 is: 67.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.97 : 110.69 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.97/110.69 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.97x = 110.69 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.97x = 4,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988.30/73.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.44

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