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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.97, 110.97 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.97, 110.97 and 22.62 is: 33.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.97 : 110.97 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.97/110.97 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.97x = 110.97 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.97x = 2,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510.14/73.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.93

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