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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.97, 110.84 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.97, 110.84 and 45.11 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.97 : 110.84 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.97/110.84 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.97x = 110.84 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.97x = 4,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999.21/73.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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