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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.97, 110.93 and 22.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.97, 110.93 and 22.61 is: 33.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.97 : 110.93 = 22.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.97/110.93 = 22.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.97x = 110.93 × 22.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.97x = 2,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508.13/73.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.91

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