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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.97, 111.05 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.97, 111.05 and 46.83 is: 70.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.97 : 111.05 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.97/111.05 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.97x = 111.05 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.97x = 5,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200.24/73.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.31

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