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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.97, 110.98 and 25.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.97, 110.98 and 25.87 is: 38.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.97 : 110.98 = 25.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.97/110.98 = 25.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.97x = 110.98 × 25.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.97x = 2,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870.92/73.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.81

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